Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth
Common NameFruit-tree Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameArchips argyrospila
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)21.5
Primary Colorsorange, brown, cream
HabitatOrchards, deciduous forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America, Europe, Asia
Host Plantsapple, cherry, plum, pear, oak, maple, rose, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green caterpillars that roll and tie leaves together with silk to feed and pupate within. The species overwinters as eggs laid on tree bark.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic mottled forewing pattern with a prominent pale patch on the hind margin. The moth typically rests with its wings held in a roof-like fashion over its body.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings displaying a mix of reddish-brown, orange, and cream patches, often with a distinct pale patch near the tornus. The hindwings are typically a plain grayish-brown.
