Gerdana caritella
Common NameGerdana caritella
Scientific NameGerdana caritella
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with dogwood host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsCornus florida, Cornus spp.
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are twig borers, primarily in dogwood species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, yellowish-brown mottled forewings, and larval association with dogwood. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, yellowish-brown moth with mottled forewings, featuring indistinct darker brown spots and two faint transverse bands.
