Acroceuthes metaxanthana
Common NameAcroceuthes metaxanthana
Scientific NameAcroceuthes metaxanthana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host trees/shrubs
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Japan, Korea, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsSpecific host plants unknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodSpring to Fall (multiple generations possible)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically leaf-rollers or borers on their host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, typical Tortricidae resting posture (wings held roof-like), and the prominent, complex dark central marking on the forewings against a mottled brown background.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled light brown and tan forewings featuring a distinctive dark brown, somewhat ovoid or kidney-shaped marking centrally, often with concentric rings.
