Epiblema scudderiana

Epiblema scudderiana, the goldenrod gall moth, is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae.

[1][2][3][4] As their common name suggests, they do feed on and form galls on goldenrod stems.

To overwinter the caterpillars line the inside of their galls with silk before going into diapause.

[5] The MONA or Hodges number for Epiblema scudderiana is 3186.

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Goldenrod gall moth, Epiblema scudderiana