Currant Fruitworm Moth
Common NameCurrant Fruitworm Moth
Scientific NameAcrobasis vaccinii
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, orchards, and fields where host plants grow
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantscurrant, blueberry, cranberry, gooseberry
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae, known as fruitworms, bore into and feed within the developing fruits of host plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in the soil or leaf litter, with adults emerging in late spring to early summer.
Identification TipsLook for its small size and distinctive mottled grey and black cryptic pattern. It is typically found in areas with currant, blueberry, or cranberry plants, and often rests with its wings folded in a somewhat triangular shape.
Description
A small moth with a mottled, cryptic pattern of light grey, dark grey, and black on its forewings, providing camouflage against bark or rough surfaces.
