Dusky Leafroller Moth
Common NameDusky Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameSparganothis pilleriana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, black, cream
HabitatOrchards, vineyards, woodlands, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, and introduced to North America
Host Plantsgrapevine, apple, pear, cherry, oak, willow, hazel
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding on a wide variety of plants and rolling leaves for shelter. Pupation occurs within the rolled leaf, and there is typically one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive cryptic forewing pattern of dark and light patches, often with a somewhat rectangular dark blotch on the costa. It typically rests with wings folded flat over its body.
Description
A small moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of dark brown, black, and cream or pale yellowish-brown patches, providing excellent camouflage.
