Oak Leaffolder Moth
Common NameOak Leaffolder Moth
Scientific NamePsilocorsis quercicella
FamilyDepressariidae
SubfamilyDepressariinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Primary Colorstan, brown, dark brown
HabitatOak forests, woodlands, and areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak (Quercus species)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaffolders, creating shelters by folding oak leaves and feeding within them. Pupation occurs within these leaf shelters or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark brown patch on the inner margin of the forewing against a lighter tan background, and its presence near oak trees.
Description
A small moth with light tan to cream-colored forewings featuring a prominent, irregular dark brown patch on the inner margin and mottled brown patterns towards the outer edge. Its head and thorax are also light tan.
