Birch Leafroller Moth
Common NameBirch Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameAcleris rhombana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsbirch, oak, willow, apple, cherry, hawthorn
Flight PeriodJuly to November (overwintering adults may reappear in spring)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs. Adults emerge in late summer/autumn, overwinter, and may be seen again in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent reddish-brown dorsal patch on the forewings, contrasting with the paler ground color. The moth typically rests with its wings held in a tent-like fashion.
Description
A small moth with a distinctive reddish-brown saddle-like patch on the dorsal side of its forewings, which are otherwise mottled light grey or whitish-brown.
