Yellow-striped Choreutis
Common NameYellow-striped Choreutis
Scientific NameChoreutis basalis
FamilyChoreutidae
SubfamilyChoreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, gold
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants (Rubus species)
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsRubus spp. (e.g., raspberry, blackberry)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed as leaf-miners or within spun leaves of Rubus host plants, undergoing metamorphosis to pupate before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its small size, the distinct and somewhat wavy yellow/golden transverse bands on its dark forewings, and the golden dusting present at the wing tips.
Description
A small moth with dark brown to black wings featuring striking, wavy yellow or golden bands that traverse the forewings, complemented by a shimmering golden dusting along the wing margins.
