White Pine Coneborer Moth
Common NameWhite Pine Coneborer Moth
Scientific NameEucosma tocullionana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatConiferous forests, especially those with Eastern White Pine
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsEastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Flight PeriodLate May to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into and feed within the cones of Eastern White Pine, consuming developing seeds. Pupation typically occurs within the cone or in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for its characteristic mottled brown forewing pattern and its strong association with Eastern White Pine, particularly its cones.
Description
A small moth with forewings patterned in alternating irregular bands of light tan/brown and darker reddish-brown to blackish-brown, giving it a mottled, cryptic appearance.
