Straight-lined Seed Moth
Common NameStraight-lined Seed Moth
Scientific NameGrapholita delineana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, brown, orange
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, and disturbed areas where host plants grow
Geographic RangeEurasia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantshemp, hops
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are seed borers, primarily feeding within the seeds of hemp and hops. They typically overwinter as larvae or pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the two prominent, relatively straight, dark reddish-brown transverse bands on the pale forewings, along with the orange-brown fringe on the outer wing margin.
Description
A small moth with pale tan to light brown forewings featuring two distinct, somewhat parallel, reddish-brown transverse bands. The outer margin often has an orange-brown fringe.
