Three-lined Leafroller Moth
Common NameThree-lined Leafroller Moth
Scientific NamePandemis limitata
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, orchards, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America (Canada and USA)
Host Plantsapple, cherry, oak, maple, birch, willow, poplar, rose
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding inside rolled leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, and pupating within the rolled leaf.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the two to three wavy, darker brown bands across the forewings, which stand out against the lighter brown or tan ground color.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown to reddish-brown forewings, characterized by two or three distinct, wavy, darker brown bands or lines.
