Multiform Leafroller Moth
Common NameMultiform Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameSparganothis reticulatana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatGardens, orchards, fields, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread across Canada and the United States)
Host Plantsapple, cherry, peach, oak, maple, birch, willow, clover, alfalfa, corn, soybean, various berries
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding inside rolled leaves of a wide variety of host plants. It typically has two generations per year, overwintering as eggs or young larvae.
Identification TipsDue to its highly variable coloration and pattern, identification can be challenging. Look for the general mottled brown appearance, the often present pale diagonal streak on the forewing, and its characteristic leaf-rolling larval habit. Genitalia examination may be necessary for definitive identification from similar species.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with highly variable forewing patterns, typically mottled shades of brown, reddish-brown, and tan, often featuring a distinct pale diagonal streak or band.
