Archips rosana
Archips rosana, the rose tortrix, is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in both the Palearctic ecozone and the Nearctic ecozone.
The wingspan is 15–24 mm. The moths are on wing from May to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed within rolled leaves of various fruit plants such as raspberry, as well as cultivated rose. Pupation takes place from April to May. The species overwinters as an egg.
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Tortricidae
Tortricidae is a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, in the order Lepidoptera. Tortricidae is a large family with over 10,350 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea., although the genus Heliocosma is sometimes placed within this superfamily. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back producing a rather rounded profile.
Notable tortricids include the codling moth and the spruce budworm, which are among the most well-studied insects on the planet because of their economic impact.
Some common Tortricids
The Tortricids include many economically important pests, including :-
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