Olethreutes merrickana
Common NameOlethreutes merrickana
Scientific NameOlethreutes merrickana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, reddish-brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, willow, cherry, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically leaf-rollers or borers on various woody plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled grayish-brown forewings, and the distinctive reddish-brown patch at the tornus (rear corner of the forewing).
Description
A small moth with mottled grayish-brown forewings, characterized by a prominent reddish-brown patch near the tornus and subtle silvery-white streaks.
