Bug FAQBanded Olethreutes Moth
Olethreutes fasciatana · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Tortricidae
The banded olethreutes moth has a wingspan of about 15 mm and belongs to the tortricid family. It lives in many parts of North America, including several U.S. states such as Alabama, Illinois, and New York, and its larvae feed on willow and poplar trees. Adults are typically seen in June.
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How to recognize it
Olethreutes fasciatana is a moth in the family Tortricidae.
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Size
The wingspan is roughly 15 mm.
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What it eats
The caterpillars feed on willow (Salix) and poplar (Populus) species.
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Life cycle
Adults have been recorded in June.
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When you see it
Adults are observed during June.
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Where it comes from
Its native range includes many parts of North America, especially the listed U.S. states.
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Lookalikes
It is a member of the tortricid moth family, which includes many similar-looking species.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 38 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Virginia, North Carolina.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Status: native in North America; native in Canada; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
Where is this moth found?
It occurs in many U.S. states across North America, such as Alabama, Illinois, and New York.
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Same family (Tortricidae)
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olethreutes_fasciatana
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