Lyre moth
Common NameLyre moth
Scientific NameGrapholita delineana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black
HabitatAgricultural fields, disturbed areas, gardens, meadows where host plants grow
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsCannabis sativa, Humulus lupulus
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the stems, seeds, or flowerheads of host plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in the soil or within plant debris. Overwinters as a larva or pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, mottled brown and tan coloration, and the characteristic dark, wavy, lyre-shaped markings on the forewings. Wings are held roof-like at rest.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and tan forewings featuring prominent, dark, wavy transverse lines, including a distinctive lyre-shaped mark near the center.
