Sparganothis senecionana
Sparganothis senecionana is a moth species in the family Tortricidae. It is found in western North America, ranging from British Columbia to Mexico and eastward to Colorado.
The forewings measure 7.5-12.5 mm in length and are pale yellow with brown to purplish-brown markings. Adults are active from April to August with one generation per year.
The larvae feed on a wide range of plants. They have been recorded feeding on Brodiaea species, Lomatium californicum, Achillea species, Anaphalis margaritacea, Artemisia douglasiana, Balsamorhiza sagittata, Gnaphalium species, Hieracium scouleri, Senecio species, Wyethia species, Cynoglossum grande, Horkelia species, Barbarea orthoceras, Hypericum perforatum, Cornus species, Lupinus albifrons, Thermopsis macrophylla, Eriodictyon californicum, Phacelia californica, Phacelia hastata, Iris species, Stachys rigida, Chlorogalum pomeridianum, Zigadenus paniculatus, Chlorogalum species, Clarkia species, Abies species, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Dodecatheon hendersonii, Ceanothus papillosus, Cercocarpus montanus, Prunus species, Castilleja applegatei and Penstemon species. They generally feed on the flowers of their host plant.