Grape Leafroller Moth
Common NameGrape Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameDesmia funeralis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white
HabitatVineyards, gardens, woodlands, forest edges, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America, extending west to California and south to Mexico
Host PlantsVitis spp. (grapes), Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper), Ampelopsis spp.
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the underside of host plant leaves. Larvae roll leaves together with silk to create shelters where they feed and pupate. Adults emerge to mate and lay eggs, completing multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark coloration with two distinct white spots on each forewing and a single broad white band on each hindwing. The abdomen also typically has a white band. Antennae are slender and often white-tipped.
Description
A small, dark brown to black moth with a subtle iridescent sheen, featuring two prominent white spots on each forewing and a broad white band across each hindwing and the abdomen.
