Omnivorous Leafroller Moth
Common NameOmnivorous Leafroller Moth
Scientific NamePlatynota stultana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatAgricultural areas, orchards, vineyards, nurseries, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America (especially southwestern US), Central America, South America, parts of Europe
Host Plantsgrape, citrus, apple, peach, rose, cotton
Flight PeriodYear-round in warm climates; multiple generations from spring to fall in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in masses on leaves. Larvae are pale green with a brown head, rolling leaves with silk to feed within. Pupation occurs inside the rolled leaf or in debris, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, mottled brown forewings with variable darker markings, and prominent, upturned labial palps. Larvae are identified by their leaf-rolling behavior and polyphagous diet.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown to reddish-brown forewings, often displaying darker diagonal bands or patches. The hindwings are typically a plain grayish-brown.
