Maple Leaftier Moth
Common NameMaple Leaftier Moth
Scientific NameCenopis acerivorana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsyellowish-orange, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with maple trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host PlantsAcer spp. (maple)
Flight PeriodLate May to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leaftiers, feeding on maple leaves and tying them together with silk to create shelters for feeding and pupation.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale yellowish-orange base color with a fine reticulated pattern, and two prominent dark spots on each forewing. It is typically found in association with maple trees.
Description
A small, yellowish-orange moth characterized by a fine, reticulated (net-like) pattern across its forewings, often with two distinct dark brown spots and a reddish-brown fringe.
