Belted Leafroller Moth
Common NameBelted Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameAcleris cinderella
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsbrown, black, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, orchards, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America, west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, apple, cherry, willow, elm, hawthorn, rose
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding inside rolled leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They typically pupate within the rolled leaf or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, dark median band on the forewings, which stands out against the lighter, mottled basal and outer wing sections. Its small size and typical leafroller moth resting posture are also good indicators.
Description
This small moth has forewings characterized by a broad, dark brown to blackish band across the middle, flanked by mottled reddish-brown and whitish-grey patches, giving it a cryptic appearance.
