Choristoneura rosaceana
Introduction '''''Choristoneura rosaceana''''', the '''oblique banded leaf roller''' or '''rosaceous leaf roller''', is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is native to North America, but has been accidentally introduced into other parts of the world.The wingspan is 7.5–11 mm for males and 11.5–14 mm for females. Adults are on wing from June to July and again from August to September in most of its range.
Description The caterpillar is green with a black head. The adult is a small, light brown moth.
Symptoms and signs The presence of the species is suggested by rolled, tied and chewed leaves and minor feeding damage on fruits. Damage can be extensive on rosaceous plants.
Host plants CaterpillarPupaRecorded host plants are:*''Acer''*''Aesculus''*''Betula''*''Cirsium''*''Crataegus''*''Corylus''*''Cornus''*''Cotoneaster''*''Dianthus'' (carnation)*''Fragaria'' (strawberry)*''Fraxinus''*''Lonicera''*''Malus''*''Picea''*''Pinus''*''Platanus''*''Populus''*''Prunus''*''Pyracantha''*''Quercus''*''Rhododendron'' (rhododendron, azalea)*''Rosa''*''Rubus''*''Salix''*''Sorbus''*''Spirea''*''Syringa'' (lilac)*''Tilia''*''Tsuga''*''Vaccinium''*''Verbena''*''Viburnum''
References * Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs*
External links * Species info