Olethreutes valdanum
Common NameOlethreutes valdanum
Scientific NameOlethreutes valdanum
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsvarious woody plants
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leaf-rollers or borers on their host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific cryptic forewing pattern of irregular dark brown, tan, and white markings, and its small size typical of the genus Olethreutes.
Description
A small moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of dark brown, tan, and white patches, providing excellent camouflage.
