Raspberry Bud Moth
Common NameRaspberry Bud Moth
Scientific NameLampronia corticella
FamilyProdoxidae
SubfamilyProdoxinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatGardens, orchards, hedgerows, woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsRubus idaeus, Rubus spp., Ribes spp.
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae hatch in late summer, bore into raspberry canes, overwinter, then emerge in spring to feed on developing buds and shoots. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, cryptic mottled brown coloration, association with raspberry plants, and the somewhat pointed forewings.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, often featuring scattered darker spots and a somewhat pointed apex, providing excellent camouflage.
