Insect
Gold-striped Leaftier Moth
Machimia tentoriferellaAlso known as Gold-striped Machimia
Gold-striped leaftier moths are distinctive autumn flyers recognized by their warm brownish-gold forewings dusted with fine dark speckles. Caterpillars construct protective shelters by tying together leaves of various deciduous trees using silk threads, feeding safely inside during spring and summer. Adults emerge in late summer through mid-autumn, frequently resting flat against tree bark or visiting night lights.
NocturnalAutumn FlyerLeaf-tier
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyOak leaves, Maple leaves, Birch leaves
Predators
- Insectivorous bats
- Songbirds
- Orb-weaver spiders
ThreatsPesticide application, artificial light pollution, habitat fragmentation
HabitatsDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlots, suburban yards
Life spanUp to 1 year
Classification
- OrderLepidoptera
- FamilyPeleopodidae
- GenusMachimia
- SpeciesMachimia tentoriferella
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Night Spotting: Set up a UV light sheet in autumn near deciduous woodlands to attract resting adults.
- Leaf Inspection: Look for leaves folded or stitched together with silk threads in midsummer to find larvae.
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