Walker's Epinotia Moth
Common NameWalker's Epinotia Moth
Scientific NameEpinotia walkerana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatConiferous forests, mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Newfoundland west to Manitoba and south to New York and Michigan)
Host PlantsBalsam Fir, White Spruce
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the cones or needles of coniferous host trees. Pupation typically occurs within the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive silvery-white median band on the forewing, contrasting with the mottled brown and grey background coloration.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, prominently marked with a distinct silvery-white band across the middle.
