Epiblema abruptana
(Walsingham, 1879)
Abrupt Epiblema Moth
Epiblema abruptana is a tortricid first described by Lord Walsingham in 1879. The belongs to the Epiblema, a group of small leafroller moths whose larvae typically feed within plant stems or rolled leaves. It is native to eastern North America, with records extending into Canada. Like other members of its genus, are likely and attracted to light.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epiblema abruptana: /ɛpɪˈbliːmə æbrəpˈtænə/
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Distribution
Eastern United States and possibly Canada. Records include Alberta, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Epiblema tripartitanaSimilar size, coloration, and patterning; both are North American Epiblema with mottled gray-brown forewings that can appear bird-dropping-like at rest
- Epiblema scudderianaOverlapping geographic range and similar wing patterning; requires close examination of genitalia or detailed wing markings for reliable separation