Dichomeris copa explained

Dichomeris copa, the copa dichomeris moth, is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Wyoming east to southern Ontario and Vermont, south to southern Illinois and Maryland.^[1]

The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September.

The larvae feed on Solidago species.^[2]

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin copa (meaning dancing girl).^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 420549.00 – 2291.2 – Dichomeris copa – Copa Dichomeris Moth – Hodges, 1986 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . January 17, 2019.
2. Web site: Savela . Markku . Dichomeris copa Hodges, 1986 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 17, 2019.
3. Web site: McLeod . Robin . August 3, 2013 . Species Dichomeris copa - Hodges#2291.2 . BugGuide . January 17, 2019.