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Argyrotaenia pinatubana
Pine Tube Moth
The Pine Tube Moth is a small tortricid moth native to eastern North America. Its larvae feed primarily on eastern white pine, constructing distinctive tube-like shelters by binding needles together with silk. The species produces two generations annually and is an occasional pest in pine plantations and Christmas tree farms.
Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
Four-lined Leafroller Moth, Four-banded Leafroller, Lesser All-green Leafroller
A small tortricid moth native to North America, recognized by the four pale transverse lines on its forewings. Adults are active from May to August, with one generation per year. The species overwinters as a third-instar larva and is associated with orchards and shrubby habitats. Larvae feed on leaves of various woody plants in the rose family.
Argyrotaenia quercifoliana
Yellow-winged Oak Leafroller Moth
Argyrotaenia quercifoliana, the yellow-winged oak leafroller moth, is a small tortricid moth found in eastern North America. Adults fly from May to July and are attracted to light. The species is associated with oak and witch-hazel, with larvae feeding on leaves of these host plants. It is one of numerous leafroller moths in the genus Argyrotaenia, many of which are economically significant orchard pests.
Argyrotaenia velutinana
Red-banded Leafroller Moth, Redbanded Leafroller
A small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 13–20 mm, found across eastern North America. The caterpillars are highly polyphagous, feeding on leaves and fruits of numerous plants including apple and other fruit trees. Adults are frequently attracted to lights and are active across much of the year. The species is occasionally a pest in orchards.
Ategumia ebulealis
Clidemia Leafroller
Ategumia ebulealis, the Clidemia Leafroller, is a small crambid moth with a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. The species occurs in the southeastern United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Adults are active during multiple periods throughout the year in Florida. The larvae feed on specific host plants including Clidemia species and Heterotrichum umbellatum.
Caloptilia negundella
Boxelder Leafroller Moth, boxelder leafroller
Caloptilia negundella is a small moth in the family Gracillariidae, commonly known as the boxelder leafroller moth. The species was first described by V.T. Chambers in 1876. It is attracted to ultraviolet light sources and has been documented at moth lighting events in Colorado.
Calpodes ethlius
Brazilian Skipper, Larger Canna Leafroller, Canna Skipper
Calpodes ethlius is a skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, commonly known as the Brazilian skipper or canna skipper. It is notable for its broad Neotropical distribution, ranging from the southern United States through Central America to Argentina. The species is strongly associated with Canna plants, whose leaves its larvae roll into protective shelters. Adults feed on nectar from a variety of flowering plants, with specific preferences varying by region.
Catastega
Catastega is a genus of tortricid moths established by Clemens in 1861. The genus contains nine described species, most of which were described by Brown in 1992. The two earliest described species, C. aceriella and C. timidella, were both named by Clemens in 1861. The genus belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini within the leafroller moth family Tortricidae.
Cenopis directana
Chokecherry Leafroller Moth
Cenopis directana, commonly known as the Chokecherry Leafroller Moth, is a tortricid moth species found across eastern and central North America. The species is associated with chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) and related host plants, with larvae that roll or tie leaves for shelter. Adults are active during the warmer months and are attracted to light. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, previously placed in the genus Sparganothis.
Cenopis niveana
Aproned Cenopis Moth
A tortricid moth of eastern North America, historically classified under Sparganothis. The species exhibits the characteristic bell-shaped resting posture of leafroller moths. Adults are active during warmer months, with over 800 observations documented.
Cenopis pettitana
Maple-Basswood Leafroller Moth
Cenopis pettitana, known as the Maple-Basswood Leafroller Moth, is a tortricid moth native to eastern North America. The species was originally described as Sparganothis pettitana by Robinson in 1869 and later transferred to the genus Cenopis. It is a leaf-rolling species whose larvae feed on maple and basswood foliage. The moth is relatively well-documented with over 5,500 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is common and frequently encountered in its range.
Chionodes formosella
spring oak leafroller
Chionodes formosella, commonly known as the spring oak leafroller, is a small gelechiid moth found in eastern North America. The species is named for its larval habit of rolling or tying oak leaves. It is associated primarily with oak species, particularly those in the red oak group. The moth has a wingspan of approximately 16 mm.
Choreutis diana
Diana's choreutis moth, Inverness Twitcher
Choreutis diana is a small moth in the family Choreutidae with a wingspan of 14–18 mm. It occurs across northern North America and most of Europe, though in Britain it is restricted to a single known site in Scotland. The species exhibits distinct seasonal activity patterns that differ between regions, and its larvae are specialized leafrollers on several woody host plants.
Choristoneura fractivittana
broken-banded leafroller, dark-banded fireworm
Choristoneura fractivittana is a small tortricid moth native to North America. The species name derives from Latin frangere ('to break') and vitta ('band'), referring to the broken brown band on the forewing. Adults are active primarily in late spring and early summer, with larval development tied to deciduous tree hosts. The species has been observed across Canada and the eastern United States.
Choristoneura houstonana
Juniper Budworm Moth
Choristoneura houstonana is a tortricid moth commonly known as the Juniper Budworm Moth. It is a specialist pest of Juniperus (juniper) species. The species has a single generation per year, with eggs laid in July and larvae that construct shelters by rolling or webbing juniper leaves together. It is closely related to other Choristoneura species including the spruce budworm, but differs in host specificity and geographic distribution.
Choristoneura obsoletana
Obsolete-banded Leafroller Moth
Choristoneura obsoletana is a leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae, found across the eastern and central United States with scattered western records. Adults have a wingspan of 21–24 mm and are active from April through December. The larvae feed on a diverse range of host plants including pawpaw, huckleberry, strawberry, blackberry, cattail, and several woody species such as paper birch, leatherleaf, and chokeberry.
Choristoneura parallela
parallel-banded leafroller moth
Choristoneura parallela, commonly known as the parallel-banded leafroller moth, is a tortricid moth distributed across eastern and central North America. Adults are active from March through October, with a wingspan of 21–23 mm. The larvae feed on a diverse range of host plants including goldenrod, blueberry, rose, citrus, and various other woody and herbaceous species.
Choristoneura rosaceana
oblique-banded leafroller, rosaceous leaf roller, oblique banded leaf roller
Choristoneura rosaceana is a tortricid moth native to North America that has been accidentally introduced to other parts of the world. The species is a generalist herbivore whose larvae feed on a broad range of woody and herbaceous plants, with documented hosts spanning over 30 plant genera in more than 20 families. Caterpillars construct leaf rolls for shelter and feeding, causing damage to foliage and occasionally fruit. Adults are bivoltine in most of their range, with flight periods in early and late summer.
Clepsis
Garden Tortrix Moth (C. peritana), Banded Ivy Tortrix (C. dumicolana)
Clepsis is a genus of tortricid moths established by Guenée in 1845. The genus includes several economically significant pest species, most notably Clepsis peritana (Garden Tortrix) and Clepsis dumicolana (Banded Ivy Tortrix). Members are characterized by leaf-rolling larval behavior, where caterpillars spin together leaves to create protective shelters. The genus has a broad geographic distribution spanning North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
Clepsis consimilana
privet tortrix
Clepsis consimilana, commonly known as the privet tortrix, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 13–19 mm. Adults are active from June to September, with a partial second generation occurring in September. The larvae feed on various woody plants, particularly Ligustrum (privet) species, and prefer dead leaves. The species has a broad distribution spanning Europe, Asia Minor, Syria, North Africa, and the eastern United States.
Clepsis kearfotti
Clepsis kearfotti is a species of tortricid moth described by Obraztsov in 1962. The species is named in honor of William Dunham Kearfott, an American entomologist. It belongs to the leafroller moth family Tortricidae, a large group of small moths whose larvae typically roll or fold leaves for shelter. Documented records are limited to Alaska and Alberta in North America.
Clepsis moeschleriana
Clepsis moeschleriana is a small tortricid moth described by Maximilian Ferdinand Wocke in 1862. It occurs in alpine and subalpine environments across a disjunct distribution spanning Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and western North America from Alaska to Newfoundland. The species has a wingspan of 15–23 mm and is active during summer months, with flight periods varying by region. Larvae feed on Delphinium barbeyi, a larkspur species.
Clepsis peritana
garden tortrix, strawberry garden tortrix
Clepsis peritana is a small tortricid moth commonly known as the garden tortrix or strawberry garden tortrix. It occurs across North America from southern Canada through the United States, with additional populations in Spain and Cuba. The species is multivoltine, with adults active from March through September. Its larvae are leafrollers that feed on a diverse range of host plants including strawberries, citrus, and various ornamental and weedy species.
Clepsis persicana
white triangle tortrix, green needleworm
Clepsis persicana is a tortricid moth found across North America from Alaska and British Columbia to Newfoundland, south to Virginia, and west to California. Adults are active from June to August, with one generation per year. The species is notable for its broad host plant range, with larvae feeding on both deciduous and coniferous trees.
Clepsis virescana
Greenish Apple Moth, Light Brown Apple Moth
Clepsis virescana is a small tortricid moth native to North America. It inhabits shrubby open areas and aspen parkland across southern Canada and much of the United States. Adults fly from spring through late summer, with larvae feeding on leaves of Prunus and Rosa species.
Colpotrochia trifasciata
A small ichneumon wasp in the subfamily Metopiinae, averaging 6-10 millimeters in body length. Females possess a very short ovipositor used to lay eggs in caterpillars, particularly leafrollers in the family Tortricidae. The wasp larva develops inside the host, consuming it without disrupting the caterpillar's life cycle until after it pupates; an adult wasp emerges from the host pupa rather than a moth. One of two Colpotrochia species recorded in Massachusetts, with a range extending from the Atlantic coast to barely west of the Mississippi River.
Cydia tana
Cydia tana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes numerous species of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. Like other members of this genus, C. tana is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented. The species is rarely encountered in collections and has minimal published biological information.
Decodes basiplagana
Decodes basiplagana is a tortricid moth species found across eastern and central North America. Adults have forewings measuring 8.1–9 mm in length. The species is notable for its larval association with Quercus lobata (valley oak), indicating a specialized host relationship. It has been documented from Ontario south to Oklahoma and Tennessee, and from Massachusetts west to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Desmia
Desmia is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, erected by John O. Westwood in 1832. The genus contains small to medium-sized moths, most commonly brown with variable white spotting on the wings, though some species exhibit orange or blue-green coloration. The majority of species are distributed in South and Central America, with additional species present in Africa, Asia, and North America. Several species are of agricultural significance, particularly Desmia funeralis, the grape leaffolder, which is a documented pest of grapevines in the United States and Mexico.
Desmia funeralis
grape leaffolder, grape leaf-folder
Desmia funeralis, commonly known as the grape leaffolder, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is a minor pest of grape vineyards across the United States, with larvae that feed on grape leaves, causing characteristic leaf folding or rolling damage. The species is widely distributed from the southern United States through California, extending north to the northeastern states and southeastern Canada. Severe outbreaks have occurred in localized areas, particularly when natural parasitoid populations fail to control moth numbers.
Desmia maculalis
Grape Leafroller Moth
Desmia maculalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, currently treated as a synonym of Desmia funeralis (the Grape Leaffolder Moth). The species was described by Westwood in 1832. It belongs to a genus of small moths whose larvae are known to feed on grape and related plants, rolling or folding leaves for shelter. The taxonomic status of Desmia maculalis as a distinct species versus a synonym remains subject to revision.
Diaphania
Diaphania is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae, containing approximately 30-40 species distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, with some species extending into temperate North America. Several species are significant agricultural pests of cucurbit crops, including the melonworm (D. hyalinata), pickleworm (D. nitidalis), and cucumber moth (D. indica). These species are characterized by distinctive translucent wing patches and rapid larval development on cucurbitaceous hosts.
Dichrorampha incanana
Dichrorampha incanana is a small tortricid moth species first described by Clemens in 1860. Originally placed in the genus Halonota, it was later transferred to Dichrorampha. The species belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini. Very little published information exists on its biology, ecology, or distribution beyond taxonomic records.
Epinotia nisella
Grey Poplar Bell, Yellow-headed Aspen Leaftier
Epinotia nisella is a small tortricid moth with a Holarctic distribution across northern Eurasia and northern North America. First described by Clerck in 1759, it is highly polymorphic in forewing coloration, showing extensive variation in grey, black, and brown patterns. The species is closely related to E. cinereana, from which it was recently reinstated as distinct based on DNA barcodes and genital morphology. Larvae feed on catkins and leaves of Populus and Salix species.
Epinotia nonana
Epinotia nonana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. First described by Kearfott in 1907 from the northeastern United States, this species belongs to a large genus of leafroller moths. As with many Epinotia species, detailed biological information remains limited. The species has been documented in Vermont and other parts of the United States based on collection and observation records.
Epiphyas postvittana
light brown apple moth, LBAM, apple leaf roller
Epiphyas postvittana, the light brown apple moth, is a highly polyphagous tortricid moth native to Australia. It has become an invasive agricultural pest in multiple countries including New Zealand, Hawaii, the United Kingdom, and California, where it was first detected in 2006. The species feeds on over 250 plant species across numerous families, with larvae causing damage as leafrolling caterpillars. Its broad host range and high reproductive potential make it a significant threat to horticultural industries worldwide.
Eulia ministrana
Ferruginous Eulia Moth
Eulia ministrana is a tortricid moth with a broad Palearctic and Nearctic distribution. Adults are active in late spring and early summer, with a single annual generation. Larvae develop as leaf-rollers on various deciduous trees and shrubs. The species has been studied for its population response to industrial pollution, showing that abundance decline may occur without detectable morphological stress indicators.
Fascista cercerisella
Redbud Leaffolder Moth, redbud leaffolder
Fascista cercerisella, commonly known as the redbud leaffolder moth, is a small gelechiid moth native to eastern and central North America. The species is notable for its specialized larval association with eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), where larvae skeletonize leaves by feeding within folded leaf structures. Adults are active from spring through fall, with geographic variation in generation time—univoltine in northern populations and possibly bivoltine in the south.
Geshna
lesser canna leafroller
Geshna is a monotypic moth genus in the family Crambidae, established by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1906. The genus contains a single species, Geshna cannalis (Quaintance, 1898), commonly known as the lesser canna leafroller. This small moth has a wingspan of 20–25 mm and exhibits a multivoltine flight pattern with adults active during three distinct periods throughout the year. The genus is distributed across the southeastern United States and extends into Central America and the Caribbean.
Gypsonoma fasciolana
Willow-and-poplar Leafroller
Gypsonoma fasciolana is a tortricid moth species known as the Willow-and-poplar Leafroller. The species is associated with willow and poplar host plants, as indicated by its common name. It has been documented across parts of Canada and the northern United States.
Gypsonoma salicicolana
Small Gypsonoma Moth
Gypsonoma salicicolana is a small tortricid moth occurring across much of North America. The species is a specialist on willows (Salix), with larvae feeding on leaves of several documented host species. Adults are active primarily in late spring and early summer. The specific epithet 'salicicolana' reflects this association with Salix.
Hystrichophora loricana
Coppery Orbexilum
Hystrichophora loricana is a rare tortricid moth species endemic to the United States. It belongs to the leafroller moth family, with caterpillars that construct shelters by rolling leaves. The species has a highly specialized diet, feeding exclusively on Orbexilum onobrychis. It is poorly documented in scientific literature and field observations.
Lineodes integra
Eggplant Leafroller Moth, Nightshade Leaftier
Lineodes integra is a small moth in the family Crambidae, commonly known as the eggplant leafroller moth or nightshade leaftier. The species is native to the Americas, with a broad distribution from the southern United States through Central America to South America. It is recognized as a pest of cultivated Solanaceae crops, with larvae that feed on leaves and developing fruit. The species was first described by Zeller in 1873.
Lorita baccharivora
groundsel leafroller
Lorita baccharivora, commonly known as the groundsel leafroller, is a small tortricid moth native to Florida and Texas. It has been introduced to Australia as a biological control agent targeting groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia). The species has a wingspan of approximately 8 mm and exhibits multiple generations annually.
Lygropia tripunctata
sweetpotato leafroller
Lygropia tripunctata, commonly known as the sweetpotato leafroller, is a small crambid moth described by Fabricius in 1794. The species is distributed across the southeastern United States, West Indies, Central America, and South America to Brazil. Adults are active primarily from March to October. The larvae feed on several Convolvulaceae species including sweetpotato (Ipomoea), making this species of agricultural significance.
Machimia tentoriferella
gold-striped leaftier moth
Machimia tentoriferella, commonly known as the gold-striped leaftier moth, is a small moth in the family Depressariidae. Larvae construct distinctive rolled or tied leaf enclosures, a behavior reflected in the species name derived from Latin 'tentorium' meaning 'a tent'. The species is widespread in eastern North America and is associated with multiple hardwood tree hosts.
Olethreutes appendiceum
serviceberry leafroller
Olethreutes appendiceum, commonly known as the serviceberry leafroller, is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 2821. The species was originally described by Zeller in 1875 under the basionym Exartema appendiceum. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group of tortricid moths often referred to as olethreutine leafrollers.
Olethreutes permundana
Raspberry Leafroller Moth, Raspberry Leafroller
Olethreutes permundana, commonly known as the raspberry leafroller moth, is a small tortricid moth species described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. The species is notable for its larval habit of tying leaves together on host plants. Adults have a wingspan of 17–22 mm. The species has been recorded across eastern North America with a broad host plant range including Rubus, Rosa, Fragaria, and numerous woody shrubs and trees.
Orthotaenia undulana
Dusky Leafroller Moth
Orthotaenia undulana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 15–20 mm, distributed across the Palearctic realm. The species exhibits cryptic coloration that provides camouflage against surfaces, resembling bird droppings when at rest. Adults are active from May through mid-August in western Europe, with flight timing varying across its range. Larvae feed on a diverse range of woody plants including honeysuckle, Vaccinium, pine, and birch.
Palpita magniferalis
splendid palpita snout moth, ash pyralid, ash leafroller
Palpita magniferalis is a small crambid moth native to eastern North America. Adults are active from spring through fall, with a wingspan of 23–27 mm. The larvae are specialized feeders on Fraxinus (ash) species, giving rise to the common name 'ash leafroller.' The species is sometimes confused with Palpita guttulosa, which some authors treat as a distinct species.