Maple Twig Borer Moth
Common NameMaple Twig Borer Moth
Scientific NameProteoteras aesculana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, grey, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, urban areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsAcer (maple), Aesculus (horse-chestnut, buckeye)
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the twigs of host trees, creating galls or swellings, and overwinter within these borings or as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, mottled green-brown-grey camouflage pattern, and association with maple and buckeye trees, particularly the twig damage caused by its larvae.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled greenish-grey and brown forewings, featuring irregular bands and patches that provide excellent camouflage.
