Cherry Fruitworm Moth
Common NameCherry Fruitworm Moth
Scientific NameGrapholita packardi
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, metallic
HabitatOrchards, fruit-growing regions, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America (primarily eastern and central United States, parts of Canada)
Host Plantscherry, apple, blueberry, hawthorn, serviceberry, plum
Flight PeriodLate May to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae, known as fruitworms, bore into developing fruits, causing damage. Pupation occurs in cocoons in the soil or under bark, with adults emerging in late spring to lay eggs.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, cryptic mottled brown/grey coloration, and its association with various fruit trees and bushes, particularly cherries and apples.
Description
A small, dark moth with mottled brown and grey forewings that often exhibit a subtle metallic sheen, typically resting with its wings folded tent-like over its body.
