White-spotted Chionodes Moth
Common NameWhite-spotted Chionodes Moth
Scientific NameChionodes formosella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, tan, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrublands, and areas where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, birch
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically leaf-miners or feed on the foliage of host trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the dark, mottled forewing pattern with prominent white spots, and its characteristic resting posture with wings folded roof-like over the body.
Description
A small, dark moth with mottled forewings featuring irregular patches of black, light brown, and distinct white spots, and fringed hindwings.
