Bug FAQFlower moth
Scythris sinensis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Scythrididae
Also called: Kentish Owlet
The moth has a wingspan of about 10 to 14 mm. It occurs across Asia, Europe and North America, originally from the Far East and now also in eastern Europe as an accidental introduction.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
The wingspan ranges from 10 to 14 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It is native to the Far East and has recently appeared in eastern Europe, likely as accidental introductions.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 18 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Iowa, Virginia.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: introduced in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
More photos
Same family (Scythrididae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scythris_sinensis
Look it up elsewhere: GBIF · iNaturalist · BugGuide · Wikipedia
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