Argyrotaenia kimballi
Obraztsov, 1961
Kimball's Leafroller Moth
Argyrotaenia kimballi is a small tortricid native to the southeastern and south-central United States. have a wingspan of approximately 16–20 mm and have been recorded in throughout the year. The was described by Obraztsov in 1961 and is named in honor of an individual with the surname Kimball.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argyrotaenia kimballi: /ˌɑːr.dʒɪ.roʊˈteɪ.niə ˈkɪm.bæl.aɪ/
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Distribution
United States: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing year round.
Diet
Larvae feed on Citrus .
Host Associations
- Citrus - larval food plant
Similar Taxa
- Argyrotaenia velutinanaBoth are small tortricid moths in the Argyrotaenia, but A. velutinana (Red-banded Leafroller ) is distinguished by its broader geographic range extending from Louisiana to Saskatchewan and more larval diet.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'kimballi' honors an individual with the surname Kimball, though the exact honoree is not specified in the original description.
Taxonomic history
Described by Obraztsov in 1961, this remains relatively understudied compared to other North American Argyrotaenia.