Pink-washed Leafroller Moth
Common NamePink-washed Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameSparganothis sulfureana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilySparganothinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, cream, pink
HabitatMeadows, fields, gardens, disturbed areas, woodlands
Geographic RangeNorth America (southern Canada to southern United States)
Host Plantsclover, alfalfa, strawberry, apple, willow, oak, various herbaceous plants and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay 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 TipsIdentify by the mottled, cryptic forewing pattern, often with a darker median band and a subtle pinkish or yellowish tint. The resting posture with wings held flat over the body is typical for leafrollers.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, mottled with shades of dark brown, grey, and cream, often with a subtle pinkish or yellowish wash, and a darker median band.
