Hackberry Leafroller Moth
Common NameHackberry Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameOlethreutes permundana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, shrublands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantshackberry, raspberry, blackberry, cherry, rose, oak, elm
Flight PeriodApril to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding on the leaves of a wide variety of woody plants, rolling them for shelter. Pupation typically occurs within a rolled leaf or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the characteristic mottled brown and tan forewing pattern with a reddish-brown central area, and its typical Tortricid resting posture.
Description
A small moth with cryptically mottled forewings, displaying shades of brown, tan, and black, often with a distinct reddish-brown patch centrally located.
