Summer Rose Bell
Common NameSummer Rose Bell
Scientific NameOlethreutes ferriferana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorswhite, brown, dark grey
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, disturbed areas, and places with host plants
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread)
Host Plantsrose, hawthorn, apple, various Rosaceae
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves and buds of various Rosaceae plants, often rolling leaves for shelter.
Identification TipsIdentified by its small size, bell-shaped resting posture, and the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with a prominent dark patch near the costa and a mix of white and brown scales.
Description
A small micro-moth with mottled forewings displaying a complex pattern of white, light brown, and dark brown/black patches, giving it a cryptic appearance.
