Syndemis afflictana, the gray leafroller, dead leaf roller or black-and-gray banded leafroller, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern Canada and the northern United States. In the west, the range extends south in the mountains to California. The species is also present in Florida. The habitat consists of coniferous forests.
 The wingspan is 18–23 mm. The basal half of the forewings is silvery, while the distal half is brownish-grey. Adults are on wing in May and June in the north and from April to June in the southern part of the range. There is one generation per year.
 The larvae feed on various trees, including Pseudotsuga menziesii, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies balsamea, Alnus, Malus, Betula papyrifera, Acer, Picea, Larix laricina and Salix species. The larvae have a yellowish-green body and green head. They reach a length of about 20 mm when full-grown. They can be found from May to early June and again from late July to October. The species overwinters in the larval stage.

harmful

Syndemis afflictana is considered a tree pest because it primarily feeds on the foliage and buds of various tree species, causing damage to the trees and potentially impacting their growth and overall health.

tree pest

Syndemis afflictana can be considered garden pests because they have been known to feed on the foliage and buds of various garden plants, potentially causing damage and impacting the overall health and appearance of the garden.

garden pest

Syndemis afflictana can be considered crop pests because they have been observed feeding on the foliage and buds of certain crop plants, potentially causing damage and reducing crop yield.

crop pest

Syndemis afflictana is considered a pest because it feeds on the foliage and buds of trees, gardens, and crops, causing damage and potentially impacting the health and productivity of these plants.

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