Pale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth
Common NamePale-headed Aspen Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameChoristoneura conflictana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatBoreal and subarctic forests, aspen woodlands
Geographic RangeNorth America (Alaska, Canada, northern US)
Host PlantsPopulus tremuloides, Populus balsamifera, Salix
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding on and rolling the leaves of aspen and other poplars. They overwinter as early instar larvae and pupate within the rolled leaves, emerging as adults in late spring to early summer.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive mottled grey and black forewing pattern, often with a darker central band, and its association with aspen trees. The pale head can also be a key feature.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey and black forewings, providing excellent camouflage against bark or lichen. Its head is typically paler than its body.
