Gray Leafroller Moth
Common NameGray Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameSparganothis sulfureana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, white, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, fields, gardens, orchards
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsapple, oak, maple, willow, clover, blueberry, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding inside rolled leaves of various plants. They typically overwinter as pupae or late-instar larvae.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, mottled gray and white forewings with indistinct darker bands, and its characteristic resting posture with wings held roof-like over the body.
Description
A small moth with mottled gray and white forewings, often featuring irregular darker bands, providing excellent camouflage against bark or lichen.
