Gray Archips Moth
Common NameGray Archips Moth
Scientific NameArchips grisea
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)21.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, orchards, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (Canada and USA)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, apple, cherry, willow, poplar, elm
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, often found inside leaves they have rolled or tied together.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled gray-brown forewings with prominent, irregular dark brown or blackish patches, especially a triangular patch on the costa and another near the tornus. The overall cryptic pattern is key for identification.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled gray-brown forewings, featuring distinct darker brown or blackish patches and streaks that provide excellent camouflage.
