Needleminer
Guides
Coleotechnites milleri
Lodgepole Needleminer
Coleotechnites milleri, commonly known as the lodgepole needleminer, is a small gelechiid moth native to western North America. The species was described by August Busck in 1914 and is characterized by its distinctive black-and-white forewing pattern with raised scale tufts. The common name suggests an association with lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta), though specific host relationships require confirmation. The moth has a documented wingspan of 12–15 mm.
Epinotia radicana
Red-striped Needleworm Moth
Epinotia radicana is a small tortricid moth known for its association with coniferous forests across northern North America. The species is recognized by its common name referencing the reddish larval stripes and needle-feeding habits. It has been documented from western Canada through to the northeastern United States, with a life cycle tightly synchronized to the phenology of its host trees. The species is not considered a significant forest pest despite its widespread occurrence in spruce-fir ecosystems.
Taniva
Taniva is a monotypic moth genus in the family Tortricidae, established by Carl Heinrich in 1926. It contains a single species, Taniva albolineana (spruce needleminer moth), described by William D. Kearfott in 1907. The genus is characterized by small moths with wingspans around 12 mm. It occurs in northern North America where its larvae mine spruce needles.