Leafrollers

You have selected leafrollers. These moths have very variable markings and before choosing between lightbrown apple moth, greenheaded leafroller, or brownheaded leafroller, consider the following:

1. A distinct V-shape pattern on the back of the wings when at rest indicates lightbrown apple moth. This is not present on all moths but can be especially clear in many males and is also seen in some females. These moths are varying shades of lightbrown, and may have a variety of longitudinal stripes along their wings.
2. A distinct dark mark on the front edge of the forewing about half way along its length is characteristic of brownheaded leafroller. This is a useful feature in the female but also occurs in the male, which also often has a dark (black) line running across its back about one quarter to a third of the way down the body. Males of brownheaded leafroller are otherwise very variable in colour and pattern. Females are varying shades of brown to grey.
3. A mostly uniform brown moth with or without shaded patterning, but without the characteristic markings described above, is likely to be greenheaded leafroller. Many moths of this species are larger than the other two. Males are often darker brown than females and some males have distinct white spots, one on each forewing.