Grape Berry Moth
Common NameGrape Berry Moth
Scientific NameParalobesia viteana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatVineyards, areas with wild grapes, deciduous forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast, west to the Great Plains)
Host Plantsgrape (*Vitis* spp.), wild grape
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on grape berries or leaves. Larvae bore into the berries, feeding internally and causing damage. Pupation occurs in cocoons on leaves, bark, or ground litter. Typically 2-4 generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size (wingspan around 10mm), the distinctive mottled brown and grey forewings with a prominent dark, somewhat purplish-black patch on the outer half, and its strong association with grapevines.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a prominent dark, somewhat iridescent patch on the outer half. Its head and thorax are brownish, blending with its surroundings.
