Bunchberry Leaffolder Moth
Common NameBunchberry Leaffolder Moth
Scientific NameAcleris cornana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, bogs, and other areas where its host plants grow.
Geographic RangeNorth America, from eastern Canada west to British Columbia, and south through New England and the Great Lakes states.
Host PlantsBunchberry (Cornus canadensis)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leaffolders, feeding and pupating within the rolled leaves of their host plants, primarily Bunchberry.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, triangular resting posture, and the intricate cryptic pattern of browns, greys, and creams on the forewings, often found near Bunchberry plants.
Description
A small moth with a triangular resting posture, displaying a complex, mottled pattern of dark brown, grey, and cream patches that provide excellent camouflage.
