Spring Dead-leaf Roller Moth
Common NameSpring Dead-leaf Roller Moth
Scientific NameSparganothis sulfureana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilySparganothinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown, silver
HabitatForests, woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (southern Canada to southern US)
Host Plantsapple, blueberry, clover, dandelion, oak, willow, maple, rose
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding on a wide variety of plants. The species typically has two generations per year, overwintering as larvae or pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown and dark brown banding with silvery scales, particularly the broad reddish-brown median band. The moth has prominent, upturned labial palps and a somewhat triangular shape when at rest.
Description
A small moth with a cryptic pattern of reddish-brown, dark brown, and silvery-white scales, often resembling a rolled dead leaf. The forewings feature distinct darker bands and a prominent reddish-brown median patch.
