Bucculatrix adelpha

Description

Bucculatrix adelpha is a moth in the Bucculatricidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded in Ontario, Indiana and Maine. The wingspan is 8-9.4 mm. The forewings are brown, somewhat darkened toward the costa between white costal streaks. A whitish longitudinal streak runs from the base of the costa to about one-fourth the wing length. There is an oblique white streak before the middle of the costa and a less oblique white streak at two-thirds of the costa. The hindwings are dark grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in June and July. The larvae feed on Aster species, including Aster cordifolius.