Shimmering Gold Adoxophyes Moth
Common NameShimmering Gold Adoxophyes Moth
Scientific NameAdoxophyes orana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, light brown
HabitatOrchards, gardens, woodlands, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeAsia, Europe, North America
Host Plantsapple, pear, plum, cherry, raspberry, rose
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding on a wide variety of host plant leaves and fruits, often tying them together with silk. Pupation typically occurs within these rolled leaves or on the host plant.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the characteristic bell-shaped resting posture, and the distinctive shimmering golden-brown forewings with a complex, net-like pattern. The head and thorax also share this golden-brown coloration.
Description
A small moth with broad, bell-shaped wings when at rest. Its forewings are a shimmering golden-brown, adorned with intricate, reticulated patterns of darker brown, creating a marbled appearance.
