Lentiginos Moth
Common NameLentiginos Moth
Scientific NameAcleris lentiginosana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellowish-orange, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, including eastern United States and Canada
Host Plantsmaple, birch, beech, oak
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees, rolling them to create a shelter. They pupate within the rolled leaf, and adults emerge in late summer.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive yellowish-orange forewings with two dark brown, often W-shaped, central spots. Its small size and typical Tortricidae resting posture (triangular shape) are also helpful.
Description
This is a small moth with yellowish-orange forewings featuring two prominent dark brown spots in the central area, often forming a W-shape. Its head and thorax are also yellowish-orange, and it has long, slender antennae.
