Phalonia yuccatana explained

"Phalonia" yuccatana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas, California and Nevada.

The wingspan is about 18 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from February to March.[1]

The larvae feed on Yucca baccata.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3853 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://www.tortricidae.com/foodplant_database.pdf Tortricidae Food Plant Database