Omnivorous Leafroller – Platynota stultana

Omnivorous Leafroller – Platynota stultana Common Name: Omnivorous Leafroller Latin Name: Platynota stultana Appearance: The omnivorous leafroller has a wingspan of about 20mm. Its forewings are brownish-yellow with scattered black dots, and its hindwings are white.

• Egg:The eggs are laid in masses of 50-150 on the undersides of leaves. They are small, round, and yellowish-white.
• Pupae:The pupae are brown and in silken cocoons attached to the leaves.
• Larva:The larva of the omnivorous leafroller is green with a brown head and thoracic shield. It has a characteristic hump-backed appearance and is covered in long hair.
• Adults:The adults are tiny, grayish-brown moths with distinctive wing markings.

Host plants: The omnivorous leafroller feeds on various plants, including fruit trees, ornamentals, vegetables, and weeds. Territory: The omnivorous leafroller is found throughout North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Damages caused by omnivorous leafroller: The omnivorous leafroller can cause significant damage to plants by feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit. The larva constructs a silken shelter by folding leaves and webbing them together. This shelter protects from predators and environmental conditions, and it is from this shelter that the larva feeds. Life history and Habits: The omnivorous leafroller has several generations per year, varying depending on the climate. The adult moth lays eggs on the undersides of leaves, and the larvae emerge and begin feeding. The larva constructs a silken shelter and molts several times before pupating. The pupa overwinters, and the adult moth emerges in the spring to start the cycle again. The omnivorous leafroller is active during the day and night, and it is attracted to light.