Yellow-winged Oak Leafroller Moth
Common NameYellow-winged Oak Leafroller Moth
Scientific NameArgyrotaenia quercifoliana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorscream, reddish-brown
HabitatOak forests, woodlands, and areas where host oak trees are present.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas.
Host PlantsOak (Quercus species)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leafrollers, feeding on and rolling the leaves of various oak species. Pupation occurs within the rolled leaf, and adults emerge to mate and lay eggs.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive cream and reddish-brown reticulated pattern on the forewings, often forming chevron-like markings, and its strong association with oak trees.
Description
A small moth characterized by its cream-colored forewings intricately patterned with reddish-brown, somewhat geometric, reticulated bands and blotches.
