Inornate Olethreutes Moth
Common NameInornate Olethreutes Moth
Scientific NameOlethreutes inornatana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, willow, cherry, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupation occurs in a cocoon, and the species typically overwinters as a larva or pupa.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, mottled brown and tan forewings with a somewhat rectangular shape when at rest, and the reddish-brown scales on its head and pronotal area. Its relatively plain appearance distinguishes it from some more ornate relatives.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, often featuring reddish-brown scaling on the head and thorax, and subtle darker markings.
