Pallid Leafroller Moth
Common NamePallid Leafroller Moth
Scientific NamePlatynota idaeusalis
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorstan, light brown, pale orange
HabitatWoodlands, orchards, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsapple, oak, maple, birch, cherry, blueberry, rose, clover
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding within rolled leaves of a wide variety of host plants. They typically overwinter as larvae or pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include its pale, relatively uniform tan to light brown coloration, the characteristic bell-shaped or rectangular resting posture, and the lack of prominent markings on the forewings.
Description
A small, pale yellowish-brown to tan moth with a somewhat rectangular wing shape when at rest, often blending seamlessly with its surroundings due to its cryptic coloration.
