Spruce Budworm Moth
Common NameSpruce Budworm Moth
Scientific NameChoristoneura fumiferana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)23.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatBoreal coniferous forests
Geographic RangeNorth America (boreal forests of Canada and northern US)
Host Plantsbalsam fir, white spruce, red spruce, black spruce
Flight PeriodLate June to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae hatch in late summer, overwinter, and emerge in spring to feed on new conifer needles. Pupation occurs in early summer, with adults emerging to mate and lay eggs.
Identification TipsLook for its mottled grey-brown forewings with characteristic dark brown patches, especially a prominent spot near the costa. Often found in spruce-fir forests.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring irregular dark brown patches and a cryptic pattern for camouflage.
