Walsingham's Pseudochelaria
Common NameWalsingham's Pseudochelaria
Scientific NamePseudochelaria walsinghami
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas)
Host Plantsmaple, birch, hickory, beech, oak, willow, basswood
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size (10-14mm wingspan), mottled grey-brown forewings, and the distinctive, often oval, black spot located centrally on each forewing.
Description
A small moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring a prominent black discal spot and darker patches towards the wing tips.
