White-lined Leafroller Moth
Common NameWhite-lined Leafroller Moth
Scientific NamePlatynota idaeusalis
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsgrey, black, reddish-brown
HabitatOrchards, woodlands, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsapple, oak, maple, birch, cherry, rose, blueberry, pine, various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding inside rolled leaves of various host plants. They overwinter as larvae or pupae, with multiple generations occurring annually.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown stripe on the forewings against a mottled grey and black background. The moth often rests with its wings held in a bell-shape.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey and black forewings, characterized by a prominent reddish-brown longitudinal stripe running down the center.
