Platynota flavedana, the black-shaded platynota moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the United States from Minnesota to Maine, south to North Carolina and west to Arizona.
 The length of the forewings is 5-6.5 mm for males and 6-8.5 mm for females. Adults are sexually dimorphic. The forewings of the males are dark purplish brown basally and yellowish to orangish brown apically. Females have brown to orangish brown forewings with dark brown to purplish-brown markings. The hindwings of both sexes are brown to orangish brown. Adults are on wing from May to June and again from July to September. There are usually two generations per year, but a partial third generation may occur in the southern part of the range.
 The larvae feed on various plants and have been recorded on Acer, Eupatorium, Helianthus, Dianthus caryophyllus, Helianthemum, Hypericum perforatum, Rhododendron, Trifolium, Sassafras, Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium thurberi, Fragaria, Prunus persica, Rosa and Citrus species. They feed from within a shelter constructed of tied or folded leaves. Feeding may cause damage to blossoms or fruit. Full-grown larvae reach a length of 13–21 mm. They have a green to pale green body and brownish-yellow head. The species overwinters as a mid-instar larva. Pupation takes place in webbed leaves.

harmful

Platynota flavedana is considered a tree pest because it feeds on the foliage of various tree species, causing damage to the leaves and potentially impacting the overall health and vitality of the trees.

tree pest

Platynota flavedana can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the foliage of garden plants, causing damage to the leaves and potentially impacting the aesthetic appeal and health of the plants in a garden setting.

garden pest

Platynota flavedana can be considered crop pests because they have been known to feed on the foliage of various crop plants, causing damage to the leaves and potentially reducing crop yield and quality.

crop pest

Platynota flavedana is considered a pest because it feeds on the foliage of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage to the leaves and potentially impacting the health, yield, and quality of these plants.

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