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Aphelia septentrionalis
Aphelia septentrionalis is a species of tortricid moth described by Obraztsov in 1959. It belongs to the tribe Archipini within the subfamily Tortricinae. The species is known from a single geographic record in Alaska, representing a northern distribution within the genus Aphelia.
Argyrotaenia
leafroller moths
Argyrotaenia is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Archipini, established by Stephens in 1852. The genus includes species commonly known as leafroller moths due to the larval habit of rolling or folding leaves for shelter. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, particularly in orchards. The genus has a primarily New World distribution, with species ranging from North America through Central and South America, and has been recorded as far south as Argentina and Chile. Some species exhibit sexual dimorphism in wing pattern and size.
Dichelia
Dichelia is a genus of tortrix moths in the tribe Archipini, established by Guenée in 1845. The genus includes at least five described species distributed across Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean region. One species, D. cedricola, has been documented as a significant pest of Lebanese cedar (Cedrus libani), causing needle drop and bud damage through larval feeding. Larvae construct silk-bound needle nests and overwinter in protective silk coverings on host trees.
Diedra
Diedra is a genus of tortricid moths established by Rubinoff & Powell in 1999. The genus contains five described species, all native to western North America. Most species were described from California and associated with coniferous host plants. The genus is placed in the tribe Archipini within the subfamily Tortricinae.
Diedra cockerellana
Cockerell's Moth
Diedra cockerellana, known as Cockerell's Moth, is a species of tortricid moth described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the tribe Archipini within the subfamily Tortricinae. The species has been documented across a broad North American range spanning multiple ecoregions from the Great Lakes to the western United States and southern Canada.
Ditula
Ditula is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Archipini, established by Stephens in 1829. The genus contains two recognized species: Ditula angustiorana (Red-barred Tortrix or Leaf roller) and Ditula saturana. D. angustiorana has been the subject of behavioral and genomic studies, revealing atypical diel periodicity in female calling behavior.
Ephippiphora lunatana
Ephippiphora lunatana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae. The genus Ephippiphora is small and poorly documented, with limited published research on its biology and ecology. This species was described in the early 20th century based on morphological characteristics. Available information derives primarily from taxonomic descriptions and museum specimens rather than field studies.
Epiphyas
Epiphyas is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Archipini, established by Turner in 1927. The genus comprises approximately 39 described species and is primarily distributed across Australia and Tasmania, with additional species on Lord Howe Island. The most widely known member is Epiphyas postvittana (light brown apple moth), a major agricultural pest native to Australia that has been introduced to multiple countries including New Zealand, Hawaii, New Caledonia, the United Kingdom, and California. The genus includes both polyphagous pest species and endemic specialists with restricted host associations.
Lozotaenia
Lozotaenia is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Archipini, established by Stephens in 1829. The genus was recently discovered in Taiwan with the description of Lozotaenia xiaofengkouensis Lu & Hsu sp. nov. Most species are found in the Palearctic region, particularly northern Europe. The genus comprises small to medium-sized moths with characteristic tortricid wing patterns and resting posture.
Pandemis
Leafroller moths
Pandemis is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Archipini, commonly known as leafroller moths. The genus comprises approximately 60 described species distributed across the Holarctic region, with particular diversity in Eurasia. Several species are recognized as agricultural pests, notably Pandemis cerasana (barred fruit-tree tortrix) and Pandemis pyrusana (Pandemis leafroller), which damage fruit trees and other woody plants. Larvae typically feed on leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs, often rolling or folding leaves for shelter.
Syndemis
Syndemis is a genus of tortrix moths comprising approximately ten described species. It serves as the type genus of the tribe Archipini within the subfamily Tortricinae. A phylogenetic study of California populations has documented ancient speciation patterns associated with relictual host trees, with sex-biased secondary contact obscuring historical divergence.