The Oblique-banded Leaf Roller moth has a wingspan of 1 5/8 – 2 inches. The female is much larger than the male. The forewings are tan with darker tan to brown diagonal bands. The hindwings are pale orange to yellow on the male and a deep yellow on the female. The male has a dark spot on the top of the am line which is absent in similar species (Spotted Fireworm Moth (C. parallela). However, magnification is needed to see this mark. This moth was identified with the help of volunteer experts from BugGuide.
This moth should be common in our area. It flies from April to late October. It has been photographed in Fontenelle Forest in early September.
The larva feeds on apple trees, holly, oaks, pines, roses and other woody plants. The caterpillar is pale green with a few thin, spiky hairs. The head is dark reddish-brown. There is a thin brown collar behind the head.
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