Goldenrod Gall Moth (Epiblema scudderiana)

Resting on a chest freezer (cool surface) below porch lights near a backyard habitat in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. July 26, 2018.

Larvae feed on Goldenrod species (Solidago sp.).

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Gary B

Lion

I must have these as there are 1000s of goldenrod plants in my now retired hayfield. Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  It IS possible! It seems you would be at the edge of their distribution to the West, but there are sightings in MN.
  https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Epiblema-scudderiana- Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Gary B
    
    Lion
    
    I checked the MPG site as well and there are a few records around MN's periphery even on the northern border. They make a spindle-shaped gall so I'm going to be on the lookout for these also. And I've got lots of photos of unknown micro-moths from last summer that may turn up something. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Cool! It would be fantastic to see them in their larval forms!
      
      I look forward to your micro-moth photos! Posted 7 years ago

The Goldenrod Gall Moth

''Epiblema scudderiana'', the goldenrod gall moth, is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. The MONA or Hodges number for ''Epiblema scudderiana'' is 3186.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling