Rhopobota finitimana
Common NameRhopobota finitimana
Scientific NameRhopobota finitimana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, orchards, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsVaccinium spp. (blueberries, cranberries), Malus spp. (apple), Prunus spp. (cherry, plum), Crataegus spp. (hawthorn)
Flight PeriodMay to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-rollers or borers, feeding on the leaves and fruits of various woody host plants. It typically overwinters as an egg or pupa.
Identification TipsLook for its small size and the characteristic mottled brown and grey forewing pattern, which often includes darker, somewhat indistinct bands or spots. Identification to species often requires examination of subtle wing markings or genitalia.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring a mottled mix of brown, grey, and darker markings, often appearing banded or spotted. Its body is also brownish-grey.
