Yellow-shouldered Leafroller
Common NameYellow-shouldered Leafroller
Scientific NameAcleris subnivana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, orchards, and areas with deciduous trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsbirch, maple, oak, willow, apple, cherry, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding within rolled leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. It typically has two generations per year, overwintering as an adult or pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown or yellowish 'shoulder' patch at the base of the forewing, combined with the mottled grey and brown patterns. Its small size and typical leafroller resting posture are also helpful.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey, brown, and reddish-brown forewings, characterized by a prominent reddish-brown or yellowish patch near the base of the wing.
