Cosmets
What are they?
Tiny moths that generally have rather narrow wings with relatively pointed tips. The palps at the front of the head tend to be rather long and curved, like handlebars on a racing bicycle. Larvae are small and may be found as leaf-miners, or stem or seedhead borers.
Identification
Many species are small, requiring a hand lens for identification. Many species are distinctive and can be identified by wing markings alone.
01631 Perimede ricina
Length: 5-7mm. Flight Time: June-August. Larval Food:
Has a distinctive way of standing on its head when at rest. Note: Perimede ricina forms a species aggregate with Perimede falcata and the two species cannot be safely separated in the field. Cape May specimens are here presumed to be P. ricina based on current known distribution of the two species.
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