Tortricidae is large family with over 11,000 species described. Many of these are economically important pests. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back, producing a rather rounded profile.
Tortricid moths are generally small, with a wingspan of 3 cm or less. Many species are drab and have mottled and marbled brown colors, but some diurnal species are brightly colored and mimic other moths of the families such as Geometridae and Pyralidae.