Olethreutes concinnana
Scientific NameOlethreutes concinnana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with deciduous trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEastern North America (e.g., Canada, eastern United States)
Host Plantsmaple, birch, beech, oak, willow, linden, elm, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, often rolling or tying leaves together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically within the larval feeding site.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the specific pattern of dark brown and the contrasting orange-brown and grey markings on the outer half of the forewings, especially the tornal patch. The greenish-grey eyes are also a notable characteristic.
Description
A small moth with dark brown forewings featuring a distinctive, wavy orange-brown and grey pattern on the outer half, particularly towards the tornus. The head and thorax are dark brown, and the eyes are a noticeable greenish-grey.
