Rose Tortrix Moth
Common NameRose Tortrix Moth
Scientific NameArchips rosana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, golden-brown
HabitatOrchards, gardens, woodlands, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsrose, apple, pear, cherry, plum, oak, birch, hawthorn
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in masses on bark in summer. Larvae hatch in spring, roll leaves to feed inside, and pupate within the rolled leaf before adults emerge.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, bell-shaped outline when at rest, and the characteristic mottled brown forewings with darker, often indistinct, transverse bands.
Description
A small moth with mottled reddish-brown to golden-brown forewings, featuring darker, irregular transverse bands and patches, giving it a cryptic appearance.
