Lucerne Leafroller Moth
Common NameLucerne Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameCnephasia interjectana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorstan, brown, black
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, fields, gardens, waste ground
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsalfalfa, clover, plantain, dandelion, various grasses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding within rolled leaves or spun webs on a wide variety of herbaceous plants. They typically overwinter as eggs or young larvae.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, mottled tan/light brown forewings with darker markings, and a characteristic resting posture with wings folded flat over the body.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled tan to light brown forewings, often marked with darker brown spots and an indistinct darker band.
