Strawberry Leafroller Moth
Common NameStrawberry Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameAncylis comptana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, orange
HabitatGardens, fields, meadows, open woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread across Canada and the United States), Europe, Asia
Host Plantsstrawberry, cinquefoil, raspberry, blackberry, apple
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding inside leaves of host plants, primarily strawberries. They overwinter as larvae or pupae, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for its small size and the distinctive mottled pattern on the forewings, particularly the pale, oblique band. Often found near strawberry plants or other Rosaceae.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings featuring shades of reddish-brown, cream, and darker brown, often with a distinct pale, oblique band across the middle.
