Bent-winged Acleris Moth
Common NameBent-winged Acleris Moth
Scientific NameAcleris semipurpurana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorscream, light brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, oak woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesOverwinters as an egg. Larvae hatch in spring, feeding on oak leaves (often rolling them) before pupating. There are two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the bell-shaped resting posture, the somewhat rectangular forewings with a distinct dark brown costal patch, and the presence of raised, often sparkling, scale tufts on the forewings. Coloration can be quite variable.
Description
A small moth with pale cream to light brown forewings, often featuring a prominent dark brown patch along the costal margin and scattered raised scale tufts. Its wings are typically held in a bell-shape at rest.
