Argyrotaenia velutinana

(Walker, 1863)
Red-banded Leafroller

Sort #: 511 | P #: 510255 | MPG #: 3597 | PFG Page #: 96
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Larval substrate: Trees and shrubs, incl. Alnus serrulata* (Gray Alder), Arctostaphylos uva-ursi* (Bearberry), Fraxinus sp.* (Ash), Malus (Apple), Prunus sp.* (Cherry), Vitis (Grape), Phytolacca americana* (Pokeweed), Picea (Spruce), Cattleya* (Cattleya Orchid)
Phenology: Adult: 4/07 to 6/01 and 6/17 to 11/07 (319 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 356