Yellow Birch Leaffolder Moth
Common NameYellow Birch Leaffolder Moth
Scientific NameAcleris betulan
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)16.5
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatBirch forests, woodlands, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Newfoundland to Florida, west to Manitoba and Arkansas
Host PlantsYellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis), other birch species (Betula spp.), alder (Alnus spp.)
Flight PeriodApril to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaffolders, rolling or tying together the leaves of their host plants to feed within. Pupation typically occurs inside the folded leaf.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark brown costal patch on the forewing, which stands out against the lighter, mottled background. Often found in association with birch trees.
Description
A small moth with mottled light brown and tan forewings, characterized by a large, irregular dark brown patch extending from the costa. The head and thorax are a lighter brown.
