: These species typically tunnel into plant parts like stems, roots, buds, or fruits.
: Outbreaks of species like the Eastern Spruce Budworm can devastate vast areas of conifer forests. tortricid moth
: Most are small "micromoths" with wingspans under 3 cm. Their forewings often have "squared-off" tips and feature mottled, marbled, or intricate brown and gray patterns for camouflage. : These species typically tunnel into plant parts
Tortricid larvae exhibit diverse feeding strategies that define their subfamilies: tortricid moth
: When at rest, tortricid moths typically fold their wings back flatly, giving them a distinctive bell-shaped or rounded profile.