Gray-banded Leafroller Moth
Common NameGray-banded Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameArgyrotaenia mariana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18.5
Primary Colorswhite, black, brown, orange
HabitatOrchards, woodlands, forests, gardens, and areas with deciduous trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantsapple, oak, maple, birch, cherry, willow, blueberry, rose
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding inside rolled leaves of various deciduous plants. Pupation occurs within the rolled leaf or in leaf litter, with typically two to three generations per year.
Identification TipsIdentify by its small size (wingspan 15-22mm) and the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with prominent, irregular dark brown to black bands and patches on a lighter, often reddish-brown or cream background.
Description
A small moth with forewings mottled in shades of white, cream, brown, and black, featuring irregular dark bands and patches, giving it a cryptic appearance.
