Spilonota constrictana
Scientific NameSpilonota constrictana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, orchards, areas with host trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern and central United States, parts of Canada)
Host PlantsPrunus, Malus, Crataegus, Salix, Populus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leafrollers or borers, feeding on the buds, leaves, or twigs of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the intricate mottled pattern of its forewings, and the characteristic dark costal patch against a lighter background.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings displaying a cryptic pattern of white, light grey, and dark brown or black patches, often with a prominent dark mark near the costa.
