Xenotemna pallorana Robinson 1869

Probably of no concern, a minor pest in some areas.

Early July to early August in Alberta, mid June to late August elsewhere.

From British Columbia to Quebec, south to Florida and California.

"The forewing is light straw-yellow usually with some slightly darker shading along the outer margin and a pale fringe. There is some sexual dimorphism, with females typically having a slightly narrower forewing. The hindwing is light grey with white along the costa and a white fringe. Overall it is similar to the much more frequently encountered Clepsis clemensiana, however X. pallorana lacks a costal fold in the male. The larva is yellowish green with a dark spot in the eyes. (Chapman & Lienk 1971) The pupa is strikingly bicolored with the dorsal half dark green and blackish while the ventral portion is greenish ivory. (Chapman & Lienk 1971)"

Open habitiats.

The larva hibernates in a mid-instar inside a folded leaf, resuming feeding in the springtime and pupating on the host plant. The larva feeds by tieing leaves and flowers of its host plant together. (Chapman & Lienk 1971; MacKay 1962)

The larva feeds primarily on legumes like Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and White Sweet Clover (Melilotus alba), though while wandering can defoliate a variety of other plants including pine seedlings. (Chapman & Lienk 1971)