Clidemia Leafroller
Common NameClidemia Leafroller
Scientific NameStrepsicrates smithianus
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas, and plantations where its host plant, Clidemia hirta, is present.
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America, and Hawaii (where it was introduced for biocontrol)
Host PlantsClidemia hirta
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates with continuous generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leafrollers, feeding and pupating within the rolled leaves of their primary host plant, Clidemia hirta.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the mottled brown and grey cryptic wing pattern, and its strong association with the host plant Clidemia hirta.
Description
A small, mottled brown and grey moth with cryptic forewing patterns, often featuring darker bands or markings that help it blend into its environment.
