Gold-striped Leaftier Moth
Common NameGold-striped Leaftier Moth
Scientific NameArgyrotaenia quadrifasciana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, golden brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, shrublands, orchards
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, cherry, apple, various deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are leafrollers, feeding within leaves tied together with silk, before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall golden-brown hue and the subtle, often indistinct, darker banding on the forewings. Size and general appearance help distinguish it from other small moths, though definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small moth characterized by its light golden-brown to tan forewings, which are often speckled with darker scales and bear faint, diffuse darker brown bands or markings.
