The Autostichids

Four-spotted Yellowneck

What are they?

Small, usually plain or black-and-white moths that fold their wings flat on the back. The taxonomy of this family currently remains tentative as new research investigates relationships between a number of small moth species.

Identification

A difficult group to identify to species and often not possible in the field.



01134     Four-spotted Yellowneck      Oegoconia novimundi

Length: 6-9mm       Flight Time: May to August       Larval Food: Leaf litter
Four-spotted Yellowneck