Appleleaf-curling moth
Common NameAppleleaf-curling moth
Scientific NameArchips rosana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatOrchards, gardens, deciduous woodlands, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North America, parts of Asia
Host Plantsapple, pear, cherry, plum, hawthorn, rose, oak, birch
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesOverwinters as egg masses on twigs. Larvae hatch in spring, feed on opening buds and leaves, rolling them for shelter. Pupation occurs within the rolled leaves, and adults emerge in early summer.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the characteristic mottled brown and tan forewing pattern with a darker central band, and its association with fruit trees and deciduous shrubs. Larvae cause leaf-rolling damage.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings displaying shades of brown, tan, and cream, often with a darker, somewhat oblique central band and a slightly metallic sheen.
