Reticulated Fruitworm Moth
Common NameReticulated Fruitworm Moth
Scientific NameCydia toreuta
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorspale yellow, orange-brown
HabitatPine forests, woodlands, areas with host pine trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, west to Texas and Arizona, north to southern Canada
Host PlantsPinus strobus (Eastern White Pine), Pinus resinosa (Red Pine), Pinus banksiana (Jack Pine), Pinus taeda (Loblolly Pine)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae develop inside the cones of various pine species, feeding on the developing seeds. Pupation typically occurs within the cone or in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange-brown reticulated pattern on pale yellow wings. Its association with pine trees and its small size are also key indicators.
Description
A small moth with pale yellow or cream-colored forewings distinctly marked with a network of orange-brown reticulated lines, and a somewhat pointed head.
