Bower's Sparganothis Moth
Common NameBower's Sparganothis Moth
Scientific NameSparganothis boweri
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, fields, gardens, and areas with deciduous trees and shrubs.
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (USA and Canada)
Host Plantsoak, maple, willow, apple, various deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding and pupating within rolled leaves of various deciduous host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, golden-brown forewings, and the two prominent, somewhat irregular reddish-brown bands or patches on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with golden-brown forewings marked by two distinct reddish-brown bands or patches, giving it a somewhat mottled appearance.
