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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Coelostathma |
| Species: | C. discopunctana
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| Coelostathma discopunctana | |
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Coelostathma discopunctana, also known as the batman moth[2][3] or simply the batman,[4] is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It was described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860.[1][2] The common name refers the dark forewing makings that can resemble the logo of Batman.[2]
Description
[edit]The wingspan is 11–15 mm.[2] The batman moth rests with its forewings tucked behind its hindwings, giving the moth a flattened, rounded-triangle like shape. They have an overall light tan coloration, often with a darker patch at the lowermost margins of the forewings. There is a black dot on each forewing above this patch.[citation needed] They may be confused with the very similar looking Sparganothoides lentiginosana.[2][4]
Range
[edit]Coelostathma discopunctana is widely distributed in the eastern half of the United States and Canada,[2][3] with its range extending into Mexico and the Caribbean.[2]
Ecology
[edit]Coelostathma discopunctana larvae feed on clover in the genus Trifolium.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gilligan, T. M.; Baixeras, J. & Brown, J. W. (2018). "Coelostathma discopunctana Clemens, 1860". World Catalogue of the Tortricidae (Ver. 4.0). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Species Coelostathma discopunctana - The Batman Moth - Hodges#3747". Bug Guide. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ a b "51a0379 – 3747 Coelostathma discopunctana Clemens, 1860". Digital Guide to Moth Identification. Moth Photographers Group, Mississippi Entomological Museum. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ a b c "Coelostathma discopunctana Clemens, 1860". Mass Moths. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
