Mottled Leafroller Moth
Common NameMottled Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameArgyrotaenia sphaleropa
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, orchards, areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (USA and Canada)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, fruit trees
Flight PeriodApril to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are leafrollers, feeding on the foliage of various woody plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and tan forewings with a broad, dark brown median band and a lighter, often cream-colored, terminal area. Its small size and resting posture (often triangular) are also key.
Description
A small moth characterized by its cryptic forewing pattern of mottled dark brown, tan, and cream, featuring a prominent dark median band.
