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Dichomeris juncidella

420576.00 — 2298 — Dichomeris juncidella (Clemens, 1860)

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
Solidago spp. (?)

Asteraceae

Identification

Easily confused for agonia but distinguished by outwardly curved PM line and lack of orange on top of head

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Hodges, R. W., 1986. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 7.1, p. 110; pl. 3.16. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Dichomeris juncidella

    Abundance data late May to early October