Beautiful Sparganothis
Common NameBeautiful Sparganothis
Scientific NameSparganothis pulcherrimana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilySparganothinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorspale yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, shrublands, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, blueberry, rose, cherry, apple, blackberry
Flight PeriodLate June to early September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding on the foliage of various woody and herbaceous plants. They pupate within a rolled leaf.
Identification TipsLook for the unique pattern of pale yellow and reddish-brown blotches on the forewings, which typically includes a basal patch, a median band, and an apical patch. The overall shape and size are also characteristic of the genus Sparganothis.
Description
A small moth characterized by its pale yellow forewings adorned with prominent, irregular reddish-brown bands and blotches, often forming a distinctive pattern across the wings.
