Winterberry Moth
Common NameWinterberry Moth
Scientific NameOlethreutes permundana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black, brown
HabitatWetlands, bogs, moist woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsWinterberry (Ilex verticillata), Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.), Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), Huckleberry (Gaylussacia spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-tiers and fruit-feeders on various berry plants, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, the distinctive mottled grey/white/black pattern with a dark costal patch, and its presence near winterberry or blueberry plants.
Description
A small moth with forewings patterned in mottled shades of grey, white, and black, often featuring a prominent dark brown or black patch along the costa.
