Bog Cranberry Leafroller
Common NameBog Cranberry Leafroller
Scientific NameAcleris oxycoccana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, white, dark brown
HabitatBogs, fens, wetlands, areas with cranberry and blueberry plants
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern US, Canada, Pacific Northwest)
Host PlantsVaccinium oxycoccos, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium angustifolium
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding and pupating within the rolled leaves of their host plants, primarily cranberries and blueberries. It typically has two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled reddish-brown and white forewing pattern, often with a darker costal patch, and its association with *Vaccinium* host plants in wetland habitats.
Description
A small moth with forewings cryptically patterned in mottled reddish-brown, white, and dark brown scales, often displaying a somewhat chevron or wavy pattern.
