Spirea Leaftier Moth
Common NameSpirea Leaftier Moth
Scientific NameAcleris curvalana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, open areas where host plants are present
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas)
Host PlantsSpiraea spp.
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are leaftiers, rolling or tying the leaves of their host plants, primarily Spiraea.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, mottled brown and reddish-brown coloration, and the characteristic dark, jagged median band on the forewings, often found near Spiraea shrubs.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and reddish-brown forewings, featuring a distinctive darker, somewhat jagged band across the middle of the wing.
