Coelostathma discopunctana

The batman moth (Coelostathma discopunctana) is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It was first described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860.[2]

Coelostathma discopunctana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Coelostathma
Species:
C. discopunctana
Binomial name
Coelostathma discopunctana
Synonyms
  • Coelostathma discipunctana Walsingham, 1913

Description

The batman moth rests with its forewings tucked behind its hindwings, giving the moth a flattened, rounded-triangle like shape. Their wingspan is 11–15 mm. They have an overall light tan coloration, often with a darker patch at the lowermost margins of the forewings. There is a black dot on each forewing above this patch. They may be confused with the very similar looking Sparganothoides lentiginosana[2].

Range and Habitat

It is only known from North America, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Ecology

Batman moth larvae feed on clover in the genus Trifolium.[3]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. "Species Coelostathma discopunctana - The Batman Moth - Hodges#3747". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  3. "Coelostathma discopunctana". massmoths.org. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
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