Eucalyptus Leafroller Moth
Common NameEucalyptus Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameStrepsicrates macropetana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black
HabitatEucalyptus forests, plantations, and gardens
Geographic RangeNative to Australia; introduced to North America (California), New Zealand, South Africa, and other regions with Eucalyptus
Host PlantsEucalyptus species
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, year-round in warm climates
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae roll and web together eucalyptus leaves to feed within, causing characteristic damage. Pupation occurs inside the rolled leaf.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, cryptic bark-like coloration, and its strong association with Eucalyptus trees, where its larvae cause distinctive leaf-rolling damage.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown, tan, and dark markings on its forewings, giving it a bark-like appearance. It has prominent antennae and large dark eyes.
