Aspen Twoleaf Tier Moth
Common NameAspen Twoleaf Tier Moth
Scientific NameChoristoneura conflictana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsorange-brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with aspen and poplar trees
Geographic RangeNorth America (Canada and northern United States)
Host PlantsPopulus tremuloides (quaking aspen), other Populus species (poplars), Salix species (willows)
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-tiers, feeding on the leaves of host trees, often tying two leaves together for shelter. They overwinter as early instars and pupate within the tied leaves.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive reddish-brown coloration with a mottled pattern of darker wavy lines and faint lighter spots on the forewings. Its association with aspen and poplar trees is also a key indicator.
Description
A small, reddish-brown moth with mottled forewings featuring darker wavy lines and faint, somewhat rounded lighter spots. The body and head are also covered in reddish-brown scales.
