Summer Fruit Tortrix
Common NameSummer Fruit Tortrix
Scientific NameAdoxophyes orana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)19.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatOrchards, gardens, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsapple, pear, plum, cherry, peach, apricot, raspberry, rose
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on leaves and fruits of various trees and shrubs, often tying leaves together with silk. Pupation occurs within a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, yellowish-brown forewings with a distinct reticulated pattern of reddish-brown markings, and its typical tortricid resting posture with wings folded somewhat flat.
Description
A small moth with yellowish-brown forewings marked with irregular, wavy reddish-brown bands and blotches, often appearing mottled.
