Boxelder Leafroller Moth
Common NameBoxelder Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameArchips negundana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsyellowish-green, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, riparian areas, urban and suburban environments where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern and central regions, west to the Rocky Mountains).
Host PlantsBoxelder (Acer negundo), other maples (Acer spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae roll and tie the leaves of host plants, feeding inside the protective shelter. Pupation occurs within the rolled leaf, and the species typically overwinters as eggs.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled yellowish-green and reddish-brown forewings and the characteristic resting posture. Its strong association with Boxelder trees is a key indicator, though distinguishing from similar Archips species may require closer examination.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled yellowish-green and reddish-brown forewings, often adopting a distinctive raised posture with its head up and abdomen angled when at rest.
