Explanation of Names
STRIGALIS: from the Latin "striga" (a furrow, channel, groove), and in zoology, a stripe; refers to the black streaks on the forewing, and is the origin of the common name Striped Eudonia
Size
wingspan about 13 mm, based on Jim Vargo image at MPG
Identification
Adult: forewing light dappled gray with several short black longitudinal streaks in specific locations: one near the base, two side-by-side in median area near AM line, one above the PM line, and 6 or 7 extending across the wing between the PM line and outer margin; AM and PM lines indistinct, pale, bordered with black; hindwing gray, shiny
Range
Ontario and New England to Florida
Season
adults fly from May to August
See Also
the number and particular placement of black streaks distinguishes this species from other Eudonia and Scoparia species
Internet References
live and pinned adult images by various photographers (Moth Photographers Group)
live adult images and common name reference (Bob Patterson, Maryland)
live adult images (Larry Line, Maryland)
presence in Florida; list (Michael Thomas, Florida State Collection of Arthropods)
presence in Ontario; list (NHIC; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)
