Sparganothis distincta

(Walsingham, 1884)

Distinct Sparganothis Moth

Sparganothis distincta is a tortricid found across much of eastern and central North America. The is characterized by a wingspan of 22–23 mm. Larvae are known to be leaf tiers of Solidago (goldenrod) species, binding leaves together with silk to feed inside. The moth was originally described by Walsingham in 1884 under the name Oenectra distincta.

Distinct Sparganothis Moth (43720077351) by Melissa McMasters from Memphis, TN, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Distinct Sparganothis - Sparganothis distincta, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Woodbridge, Virginia (36456538324) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Distinct Sparganothis Moth (43720077101) by Melissa McMasters from Memphis, TN, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sparganothis distincta: /ˌspɑːrɡəˈnoʊθɪs dɪˈstɪŋktə/

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Distribution

North America from Kansas and Ohio northeast to Maine and New Brunswick, south to Florida and west to Texas, Arizona and Utah.

Diet

Larvae are leaf tiers of Solidago .

Host Associations

  • Solidago - larval plantleaf tier

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