Tortricidae is a
family of
moths, commonly known as
tortrix moths or
leafroller moths, in the order
Lepidoptera. Tortricidae is a large family with over 10,350 species described, and is the sole member of the
superfamily Tortricoidea., although the genus
Heliocosma is sometimes placed within this superfamily. Many of these are economically important pests.
Olethreutidae is a
junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back producing a rather rounded profile.