Olethreutine Leafroller Moths

Olethreutes is a large genus of tortrix moths. It is the type genus of the family and subfamily. Celyphoides, Loxotherma and Paracelypha are sometimes listed as junior synonyms of Olethreutes.

They are very small in size and almost invisible without a macro lens.

They come in a variety of colors, such as brown, gray and yellow. The uniqueness of these small moths is interesting to study.