Omnivorous Platynota Moth
Common NameOmnivorous Platynota Moth
Scientific NamePlatynota stultana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, gray
HabitatOrchards, vineyards, nurseries, greenhouses, agricultural fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (especially southern US, California, Florida), Mexico, Central America, parts of South America
Host Plantsapple, pear, citrus, grape, avocado, cotton, corn, beans, tomato, rose, chrysanthemum
Flight PeriodYear-round in warm climates; spring to fall in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding within rolled leaves or fruit, and pupating within the rolled leaf or in debris. Multiple generations occur annually.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, mottled brown/reddish-brown forewings, bell-shaped resting posture, and its presence as a pest on a wide variety of host plants.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown, reddish-brown, and gray forewings, often appearing somewhat bell-shaped when at rest.
