Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

Burdock Seedhead Moth
Metzneria lappella (Linnaeus, 1758)


Family: Gelechiidae
Subfamily: Gelechiinae
Identification: Forewing yellow with dull brown streaks; no definite pattern--brown heaviest along costa near middle.
Wing Span: 1.2-1.9 cm.
Life History:
Flight: April-August.
Caterpillar Hosts: Burs of burdock.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Maine and Quebec to Florida, west to Ontario and Missouri.
Conservation:
NCGR: GNR
Management Needs:
Comments: NULL
Get your BAMONA Gear!

Hoodies and t-shirts in two designs!


Advertise with us!

Do you have a product or service that you think would interest BAMONA users? If you would like to advertise on this website, contact us by email, or use the contact form and select the "Advertising" category.