Willow-and-poplar Leafroller
Common NameWillow-and-poplar Leafroller
Scientific NameGypsonoma aceriana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorswhite, brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, riparian areas, parks, gardens where host plants are present
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantspoplar, willow, aspen
Flight PeriodMay to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding and developing inside rolled leaves of willow and poplar trees. They typically overwinter as pupae or late-instar larvae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled pattern with a prominent pale band on the forewing, especially when the moth is at rest. Its small size and association with willow and poplar trees are key indicators.
Description
A small moth with forewings mottled in shades of white, grey, and brown, often featuring a distinct pale, saddle-like band across the middle.
