Hickory Shoot Borer Moth
Common NameHickory Shoot Borer Moth
Scientific NameGrapholita caryana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, pecan and hickory orchards, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantshickory, pecan
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the shoots, nuts (especially pecans), and catkins of hickory and pecan trees, causing damage to the developing nuts and shoots.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive reddish-brown median band on the forewings, and its presence in areas with hickory and pecan trees.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, characterized by a prominent reddish-brown band bordered by pale lines across the middle, and a darker, patterned outer wing margin.
