Blueberry Leaftier Moth
Common NameBlueberry Leaftier Moth
Scientific NameAcleris curvalana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorsorange-brown, cream, pale yellow
HabitatWoodlands, forests, fields, and areas with host plants like blueberries
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba, and south to Florida and Texas
Host PlantsVaccinium (blueberries, cranberries), Gaylussacia (huckleberries), Betula (birch), Acer (maple), Quercus (oak), Salix (willow), Alnus (alder), Prunus (cherry/plum)
Flight PeriodMay to July and August to October (bivoltine)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaftiers, rolling or tying leaves together to create shelters where they feed. Pupation occurs within these shelters, and there are typically two generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the mottled orange-brown and cream forewings with a wavy pattern, and the pale head and thorax. The distinct pale patch near the costa can be a helpful identifying feature.
Description
A small moth with a pale yellow head and thorax. Its forewings are a mottled mix of orange-brown and cream, featuring irregular wavy patterns and a distinct pale patch near the costa.
