Cranberry Fruitworm Moth
Common NameCranberry Fruitworm Moth
Scientific NameAcrobasis vaccinii
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown, white
HabitatCranberry bogs, blueberry fields, and other areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantscranberry, blueberry, huckleberry
Flight PeriodLate May to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are reddish-green caterpillars that bore into and feed on developing cranberry and blueberry fruits. They overwinter as pupae in cocoons in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic mottled brown and white forewings with a prominent white band and dark spots. Often found in cranberry and blueberry growing regions.
Description
A small moth with mottled dark brown, reddish-brown, and white forewings, featuring a distinct white band and several dark spots.
