Acleris stadiana
Common NameAcleris stadiana
Scientific NameAcleris stadiana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown, tan
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch, willow, poplar, elm, basswood
Flight PeriodAugust to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They undergo complete metamorphosis, with adults emerging in late summer/fall and often overwintering.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled reddish-brown and dark brown forewing coloration, and the characteristic triangular resting posture of many Tortricidae moths. The subtle white/silver flecks can also be a clue.
Description
A small moth with mottled reddish-brown and dark brown forewings, often exhibiting a triangular shape at rest, with subtle darker markings and a few small, scattered white or silvery scales.
