Choristoneura rosaceana, the oblique banded leaf roller or rosaceous leaf roller, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is native to North America, but has been accidentally introduced into other parts of the world.
 The wingspan is 7.5–11 mm for males and 11.5–14 mm for females. Adults are on wing from June to July and again from August to September in most of its range.

The caterpillar is green with a black head. The adult is a small, light brown moth.

Description

The presence of the species is suggested by rolled, tied and chewed leaves and minor feeding damage on fruits. Damage can be extensive on rosaceous plants.

Symptoms and signs

Recorded host plants are:

- Acer
- Aesculus
- Betula
- Cirsium
- Crataegus
- Corylus
- Cornus
- Cotoneaster
- Dianthus (carnation)
- Fragaria (strawberry)
- Fraxinus
- Lonicera
- Malus
- Picea
- Pinus
- Platanus
- Populus
- Prunus
- Pyracantha
- Quercus
- Rhododendron (rhododendron, azalea)
- Rosa
- Rubus
- Salix
- Sorbus
- Spirea
- Syringa (lilac)
- Tilia
- Tsuga
- Vaccinium
- Verbena
- Viburnum

Host plants

harmful

Choristoneura rosaceana is considered a tree pest because it primarily infests and damages various species of fruit and ornamental trees, causing significant economic losses and impacting tree health and productivity.

tree pest

Choristoneura rosaceana can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to infest and damage fruit trees and ornamental trees commonly found in gardens, leading to reduced fruit production and aesthetic damage to the trees.

garden pest

Choristoneura rosaceana is considered a crop pest because it primarily infests and damages various fruit crops, such as apples, pears, and cherries, leading to reduced yields, quality degradation, and economic losses for farmers.

crop pest

Choristoneura rosaceana is considered a pest because it infests and damages fruit and ornamental trees, leading to economic losses, reduced fruit production, and aesthetic damage to trees.

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