Red-banded Leafroller Moth
Common NameRed-banded Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameArgyrotaenia velutinana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, cream
HabitatOrchards, deciduous forests, agricultural fields, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada to Florida and west to the Great Plains
Host Plantsapple, peach, cherry, pear, plum, grape, corn, bean, oak, maple
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in masses on leaves or fruit. Larvae are pale green caterpillars that roll leaves or tie leaves to fruit for shelter while feeding. Pupation occurs within the rolled leaves or in crevices, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent reddish-brown band on the forewing, which can vary in intensity but is usually present. The overall mottled appearance and small size are also key features. It can be distinguished from similar leafrollers by the specific shape and color of this band.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings, typically brown to reddish-brown, characterized by a distinct, often darker, reddish-brown band running obliquely across the middle of the wing. The hindwings are usually a uniform pale gray or brown.
