White-spotted Leafroller Moth
Common NameWhite-spotted Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameAcleris albicomana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorswhite, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, orchards, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, apple, cherry, elm
Flight PeriodMay to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leafrollers, feeding and pupating within the rolled leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic mottled pattern of white and reddish-brown on the forewings, especially the prominent white costal patch and the broad reddish-brown median area. The head and thorax are often whitish.
Description
A small moth with forewings distinctly mottled in white and reddish-brown, often featuring a prominent white patch along the costa and a broad reddish-brown central area. The hindwings are typically a uniform grayish color.
