Tortricodes alternella is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae.

[2] It slim moth, the forewings are quite narrow, grey or brown with a darker cross-band, occasionally the entire outer part is darker.

It is similar to the male of Exapate congelatella, but flies in the spring, not in autumn.

The larvae feed on various trees and bushes, including Quercus and Carpinus species.

Tortricodes violella is treated as a valid species by some authors.