Oak Leafroller Moth
Common NameOak Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameArchips semiferanus
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, oak groves
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, cherry, apple
Flight PeriodLate May to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known for rolling and tying together oak leaves, feeding within the protective structure before pupating inside the rolled leaf.
Identification TipsIdentify by its characteristic mottled brown and tan forewing pattern, often with a somewhat bell-shaped outline when at rest, and its strong association with oak trees.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings displaying shades of brown, tan, and cream, often with a darker central band and lighter patches, providing camouflage against tree bark.
