Olethreutes punctanum
Common NameOlethreutes punctanum
Scientific NameOlethreutes punctanum
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsmaple, birch, beech, oak, basswood, elm
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leafrollers or borers on various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brown and tan forewings with a prominent, dark brown, saddle-like band in the median area.
Description
A small moth with mottled light and dark brown forewings, characterized by a distinct dark brown saddle-like band across the middle of the wings.
