Three-lined Grapholita Moth
Common NameThree-lined Grapholita Moth
Scientific NameGrapholita lineata
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsbronze, brown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, orchards, gardens, areas with host trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantshawthorn, apple, various Rosaceae
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, often boring into fruits or shoots of Rosaceae host plants, with pupation occurring in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the metallic bronze-brown forewings, and the characteristic wavy cream-colored transverse lines across the wings.
Description
This small moth has metallic bronze-brown forewings marked with several distinct, wavy cream-colored transverse lines, particularly prominent in the basal and median areas.
