leafroller moth; tortrix moth
Refers to moths of the family Tortricidae, whose larvae roll leaves. Typically used in biological or gardening contexts.
The leafroller moth larvae are rolling leaves to make nests.
Katakana spelling is common for this insect name; usually written in kana.
Rarely used kanji form.
From 葉巻 (はまき, 'leaf roll') + 蛾 (が, 'moth'), referring to the larval habit of rolling leaves.