Bug Identifier
T-moth (Plume moth)
Community identification

T-moth (Plume moth)

Emmelina monodactyla

Order & Family
Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae
Size
Wingspan of 18–27 mm
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Natural Habitat

Gardens, meadows, and waste ground where host plants are present

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on morning glory (Convolvulaceae) and bindweed; adults feed on nectar

Behavior Patterns

Resting posture involves wings rolled tightly and held perpendicular to the body, resembling a 'T' or a piece of dried grass; active year-round and often overwinters as an adult

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans; acts as a minor pollinator and the larvae can help control invasive bindweed species