Dark-based Larisa Moth
Common NameDark-based Larisa Moth
Scientific NameLarisa subsolana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with deciduous trees and shrubs.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada (Quebec, Ontario) south to Florida and west to Texas.
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-rollers or borers on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the mottled brown and grey forewing pattern, and the distinct darker basal area often contrasted by a lighter median band.
Description
A small moth with forewings mottled in shades of light brown, grey, and white, often featuring a darker basal area and a contrasting lighter median band.
