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Acleris albicomana
Red-edged Acleris Moth
Acleris albicomana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 12–14 mm, distributed across much of North America. Adults are active from April through September. Larvae feed on several woody plant genera including Vaccinium, Gaylussacia, Quercus, and Rosa species.
Acleris clarkei
Acleris clarkei is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. The 'cf-' notation indicates a specimen that resembles A. clarkei but has not been definitively identified. Species in this genus are commonly known as leafroller moths due to larval feeding habits. Adults are small with distinctive wing patterns that aid identification.
Acleris comandrana
A small tortricid moth native to eastern North America. Adults are active in spring, summer, and late autumn. The species is named for its larval association with Comandra plants.
Acleris flavivittana
multiform leafroller moth
Acleris flavivittana, commonly known as the multiform leafroller moth, is a small tortricid moth native to eastern North America. The species exhibits year-round adult activity, an unusual trait among temperate moths. Larvae are documented to feed on apple (Malus pumila) and wild black cherry (Prunus pensylvanica), suggesting potential economic significance in orchards.
Acleris inana
Acleris inana is a tortricid moth native to North America. The species is characterized by a wingspan of approximately 19 mm and exhibits a bimodal adult flight period with records from February and August through September. Larvae are known to feed on woody plants in the genera Alnus, Betula, and Corylus.
Acleris maculidorsana
stained-back leafroller moth
Acleris maculidorsana, commonly known as the stained-back leafroller moth, is a small tortricid moth native to eastern North America. Adults are active nearly year-round in southern portions of its range. The species is associated with several woody and herbaceous host plants, including members of Ericaceae, Hypericaceae, and Ericaceae. Larvae are leafrollers that feed on foliage of their host plants.
Acleris placidana
North American Black-headed Birch Leaffolder Moth
Acleris placidana is a tortricid moth species native to North America. It was described by Robinson in 1869 and is commonly known as the North American Black-headed Birch Leaffolder Moth. The species is part of the diverse Acleris genus, which contains numerous leafroller moths. It is frequently documented on iNaturalist with over 1,400 observations.
Amorbia
leafroller moths
Amorbia is a New World genus of tortricid moths containing approximately 29 species distributed from Brazil through Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and into the United States and Canada. Larvae of at least some species are known leafrollers that feed on host plants including blackberry (Rubus). The genus has been subject to systematic revision, with eight informal species groups proposed based on morphological characters. Several species are of economic concern as pests of Rubus crops in Mexico.
Amorbia cuneanum
Western Avocado Leafroller Moth
Amorbia cuneanum, known as the western avocado leafroller moth, is a tortricid moth ranging from Baja California, Mexico, to southwestern Canada. It is a polyphagous species whose larvae feed on diverse woody plants including avocado, citrus, and various native shrubs and trees. Adults are active year-round with two generations annually. The species is of economic concern due to larval damage to avocado and citrus crops.
Anacampsis
Anacampsis is a worldwide genus of gelechiid moths established by Curtis in 1827. Species are predominantly distributed in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, with additional records from Europe and Asia. Larvae of most species are leafrollers or leaf folders on deciduous trees and shrubs, constructing shelters from rolled or spun leaves. Several species have been studied in detail for their larval biology and host plant associations.
Anacampsis innocuella
dark-headed aspen leafroller moth
Anacampsis innocuella is a gelechiid moth described by Zeller in 1873. The species is known for its larval behavior of rolling leaves on host plants in the genera Populus, Salix, and Prunus. Adults are small moths with distinctive ash grey coloration and a pale wavy transverse line on the forewings. The common name "dark-headed aspen leafroller moth" reflects both its appearance and its association with aspen (Populus).
Anacampsis lupinella
Lupine Leafroller Moth
Anacampsis lupinella is a small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of approximately 14 mm. The species exhibits distinctive dark, lustrous forewings with variable pale markings, ranging from unmarked individuals to those bearing whitish-yellow spots or a narrow transverse fascia. Larvae are known to feed on Lupinus perennis. The species occurs in eastern and central North America, with records from Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas.
Anageshna primordialis
Yellow-spotted Webworm Moth
Anageshna primordialis, known as the yellow-spotted webworm moth, is a crambid moth species described by Harrison Dyar in 1906. The species is widely distributed across the eastern and central United States, with records spanning from Maine to Florida and westward to Texas and Arizona. It is a moderately well-documented species with nearly 10,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is frequently encountered by naturalists.
Ancylis
Ancylis is a genus of tortricid moths in the subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Enarmoniini. Species are commonly known as leafrollers or leaf folders, with larvae that construct silk shelters by folding or rolling host plant leaves. The genus has a Holarctic distribution with some species also recorded from the Oriental region and South America. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, including the strawberry leafroller (A. comptana) and the jujube leafroller (A. sativa). Taxonomic revision using DNA barcoding has clarified species boundaries, revealing that presumed Holarctic distributions were often due to misidentification.
Ancylis
Ancylis is a genus of tortricid moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) commonly known as leafroller moths. Species in this genus are typically small moths with mottled or banded forewings. Many are univoltine and associated with specific host plants, with larvae that fold or roll leaves of trees and shrubs. The genus has a Holarctic distribution with some species also recorded from Asia. Several species are of economic importance as pests of fruit crops and forestry trees.
Ancylis apicana
Raspberry Leaffolder Moth
Ancylis apicana, commonly known as the Raspberry Leaffolder Moth, is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. The species is distributed across central and western Canada and the northern United States. Larvae are associated with Rubus species, particularly raspberry, where they fold leaves and feed within. Adults are active during the summer months.
Ancylis burgessiana
Oak Leaffolder Moth
Ancylis burgessiana is a small tortricid moth commonly known as the Oak Leaffolder Moth. It belongs to the family Tortricidae, a large group of moths often called leafroller moths. The species is associated with oak habitats and has been recorded across parts of North America. Adults are active during the growing season, with larvae that fold or roll leaves of their host plants.
Ancylis comptana
Strawberry leafroller
Ancylis comptana is a tortricid moth whose larvae roll leaves of strawberry plants, historically recognized as a significant pest in North American strawberry cultivation. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with populations formerly identified as A. comptana now often assigned to A. fragariae or other species, creating confusion in older literature. Adults are small moths with distinctive wing patterns. The species complex remains under study.
Ancylis mediofasciana
Serviceberry Leaffolder
Ancylis mediofasciana is a small tortricid moth found in central Canada. The common name "Serviceberry Leaffolder" indicates its association with serviceberry (Amelanchier) as a larval host. Adults are active in late spring and early summer. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae characteristically fold or roll leaves of their host plants.
Ancylis platanana
Sycamore Leaffolder Moth
Ancylis platanana, commonly known as the Sycamore Leaffolder Moth, is a small tortricid moth native to the eastern United States. Adults have a wingspan of 11–15 mm. The species is associated with sycamore trees (Platanus), as indicated by its specific epithet and common name. First described by Clemens in 1860, it remains relatively understudied.
Antaeotricha schlaegeri
Schlaeger's Fruitworm Moth
Antaeotricha schlaegeri, commonly known as Schlaeger's Fruitworm Moth, is a small moth species in the family Depressariidae (formerly placed in Oecophoridae). Adults have a wingspan of 21–30 mm and are notable for their resemblance to bird droppings, a form of camouflage. The species occurs in northeastern North America, ranging from southern Canada south to North Carolina and west to Kansas and Texas. Larvae feed on oak species, particularly Quercus alba, and have also been recorded on birch (Betula species).
Antigastra catalaunalis
Sesame Leafroller, Sesame Pod-borer, Sesame Webworm, Sesame Capsule Borer, Sesame Leaf Webber
Antigastra catalaunalis is a crambid moth whose larvae are major agricultural pests of sesame (Sesamum indicum). Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia, it has spread globally through human-mediated transport and its own migratory capacity. The species has been documented attacking multiple plant families including Scrophulariaceae and Pedaliaceae, though sesame remains its economically significant host. Laboratory studies indicate a complete life cycle of approximately 26.5 days under controlled conditions.
Aphelia alleniana
wide-striped leafroller, Allen's tortrix moth
Aphelia alleniana is a tortricid moth native to northern North America, ranging from Alaska across Canada to parts of the western and northeastern United States. Adults are active in late June to mid-July, with larvae feeding on herbaceous and woody plants while constructing characteristic leaf-roll shelters. The species overwinters as a third-instar larva and completes a single generation per year.
Archips
leafroller moths
Archips is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Archipini, established by Hübner in 1822. The genus contains numerous leafroller moth species whose larvae feed on a variety of woody plants, including oaks, apples, and baldcypress. Several species are economically significant pests in orchards and forests, with known outbreaks causing defoliation damage. The genus has a complex taxonomic history with multiple synonymized generic names.
Archips
Leafroller moths
Archips is a genus of leafroller moths in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Tortricinae. The genus includes economically significant species whose larvae roll or tie leaves together with silk, feeding within these shelters. Some species are major agricultural and forestry pests, with larvae feeding on a wide range of host plants including trees and shrubs. The genus has been subject to taxonomic confusion, with misidentifications documented in regional faunistic records.
Archips alberta
Alberta leafroller
Archips alberta is a species of tortricid moth commonly known as the Alberta leafroller. It occurs across boreal Canada and south through mountainous regions to Utah. The species inhabits coniferous forests, where larvae are presumed to feed on conifer foliage, though specific host records are not well documented. Adults are active during the growing season in northern forest ecosystems.
Archips argyrospila
Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth, Fruittree Leafroller
Archips argyrospila, the fruit-tree leafroller moth, is a tortricid moth native to North America. Adults are active from mid-May to July with a single generation per year. The larvae are polyphagous leaf-rollers that construct silk-bound shelters within rolled or folded leaves. The species is a documented pest of commercial apple and pear orchards, with larvae feeding on foliage of numerous woody plants. Viral pathogens including nucleopolyhedrovirus and granulovirus have been observed infecting field populations at rates up to 25% during outbreak conditions.
Archips dissitana
Boldly-marked Archips Moth
Archips dissitana, commonly known as the Boldly-marked Archips Moth, is a tortricid moth species distributed across boreal forests of North America from Alberta to Nova Scotia, extending south to Minnesota and North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountains. The species was first described by Grote in 1879 as Tortrix dissitana and later transferred to the genus Archips. As a member of the leafroller moth genus Archips, its larvae likely feed on woody plants and construct characteristic rolled leaf shelters, though specific host associations for this species require further documentation.
Archips fervidana
Oak Webworm Moth
Archips fervidana, commonly known as the oak webworm moth, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 18–25 mm. Its larvae are leafrollers that construct silk-bound shelters within rolled leaves. The species is distributed across eastern and central North America, with larvae feeding specifically on Carya (hickory) and Quercus (oak) species.
Archips fuscocupreanus
exotic leafroller moth, apple tortrix
Archips fuscocupreanus is a leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae, native to East Asia (China, South Korea, Japan, and eastern Russia). It is an introduced species in the northeastern United States, where it has established populations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington. The species is a generalist herbivore with larvae feeding on numerous woody and herbaceous plants across multiple families. Adults are active in summer, with flight periods recorded from June to July in China.
Archips georgiana
Georgia Archips Moth
Archips georgiana is a tortricid moth commonly known as the Georgia Archips Moth. It occurs in the eastern and southeastern United States, with records from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Texas. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are known as leafrollers, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. It was originally described by Walker in 1863 under the name Retinia georgiana.
Archips grisea
Gray Archips Moth, Black Shield Leafroller
Archips grisea is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 18–22 mm, found across central and eastern North America. Larvae feed on hickory species (Carya), rolling or tying leaves for shelter. Adults are active during summer months. The species is also known as the black shield leafroller, referring to larval feeding damage.
Archips infumatana (Zeller, 1875)
Smoked Leafroller Moth, Hickory Webworm
Archips infumatana, commonly known as the Smoked Leafroller Moth or Hickory Webworm, is a tortricid moth species described by Zeller in 1875. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America, ranging from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas and Iowa. The species belongs to the leafroller genus Archips, whose larvae characteristically construct silk-bound shelters by rolling or folding leaves. Larvae of this genus are known hosts for parasitoid wasps including mason wasps (Eumeninae).
Archips magnoliana
Archips magnoliana is a tortricid moth species first described by Fernald in 1892. It belongs to the leafroller genus Archips, whose larvae characteristically roll or fold leaves to create shelters. The species is distributed across the eastern and southeastern United States.
Archips mortuana
Duskyback Leafroller, dusky-back leaf roller
Archips mortuana, commonly known as the Duskyback Leafroller, is a tortricid moth species native to North America. The species was originally described as Cacoecia mortuana by Kearfott in 1907 and later transferred to the genus Archips. Larvae are leafrollers, constructing silk-bound shelters within rolled or folded leaves of host plants. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning northeastern and north-central North America, with records extending into the Canadian prairie provinces.
Archips myricana
Archips myricana is a species of tortricid moth first described by McDunnough in 1923. It belongs to the leafroller genus Archips, whose larvae characteristically roll or fold leaves to create shelters while feeding. The species has been recorded from scattered localities across northern North America, including Maine, Montana, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to have herbivorous larvae that feed on host plant foliage, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Archips negundana
Larger Boxelder Leafroller Moth
Archips negundana, the larger boxelder leafroller moth, is a small tortricid moth native to North America. Adults are active in July and have a wingspan of 18–21 mm. The species was first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1902. Larvae are known to feed on boxelder (Acer negundo), nettle (Urtica), and honeysuckle (Lonicera), rolling leaves for shelter.
Archips oporana
pine tortrix, spruce tortrix
Archips oporana is a tortricid moth commonly known as the pine tortrix or spruce tortrix. First described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, this species is found across Europe and parts of Asia including China, Korea, Japan, and Russia. The larvae are significant forestry pests, feeding on conifer needles and shoots of multiple host tree species. Adults are active primarily in late spring and summer, with a partial second generation in some regions.
Archips packardiana
spring spruce needle moth, spruce needleworm
Archips packardiana is a tortricid moth whose larvae are specialized feeders on spruce needles. The species overwinters as a tiny larva inside a mined needle, resuming feeding in spring before moving to new foliage. Commonly known as the spring spruce needle moth or spruce needleworm, it occurs throughout most of Canada and the northeastern United States. Despite its common name, populations typically remain at low densities and cause minimal damage to host trees.
Archips podana
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
Archips podana is a leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Scopoli in 1763. It is notable for exhibiting polymorphism in male genitalia, with four distinct morphs differing in the presence or absence of apical and/or lateral prongs on the phallus. The species is widely distributed across Europe and Asia, and has been introduced to North America. Larvae are polyphagous herbivores on deciduous trees and shrubs, with significant economic impact on fruit crops including apple and pear.
Archips purpurana
omnivorous leafroller moth
Archips purpurana, commonly known as the omnivorous leafroller moth, is a tortricid moth species described by Clemens in 1865. The species is notable for its leafrolling larval behavior, where caterpillars bind leaves together with silk to form shelters. It has been recorded as a host for the mason wasp Ancistrocerus unifasciatus, which exploits the caterpillar's escape response to capture it. The species occurs widely across eastern North America.
Archips rileyana
Southern Ugly-nest Caterpillar Moth
Archips rileyana, commonly known as the Southern Ugly-nest Caterpillar Moth, is a species of tortricid moth native to eastern North America. The species was first described by Grote in 1868 under the name Tortrix rileyana. Larvae construct characteristic 'ugly nests' by webbing together leaves and feeding within these shelters. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range from Maine south to Florida and west to Texas and Missouri.
Archips rosana
Rose Tortrix, Rose Tortrix Moth, Rose Leaf Roller
Archips rosana, the rose tortrix moth, is a leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae distributed across the Palearctic and Nearctic realms. The species is a significant agricultural pest of apple orchards and other fruit crops, with larvae feeding within rolled leaves. Adults are active from May to August, with specific timing varying by location. The species is subject to substantial biological control by parasitoid wasps, with parasitisation rates reaching 24-40% in some populations.
Archips strianus
striated tortrix moth, striated leafroller
Archips strianus, commonly known as the striated tortrix moth or striated leafroller, is a leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae. It is native to North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. The species is associated with coniferous hosts, particularly spruce species.
Archips xylosteana
variegated golden tortrix, brown oak tortrix
Archips xylosteana is a medium-sized tortricid moth native to the Palearctic region, with a wingspan of 14–23 mm. The species exhibits distinct sexual dimorphism in size, with females typically larger than males. Forewings are broad and roughly rectangular, displaying variable coloration from yellow-brown to pinkish brown with dark reddish-brown markings. This univoltine species is a polyphagous leafroller, with larvae feeding on numerous deciduous trees and shrubs.
Argyrotaenia amatana
pondapple leafroller moth
Argyrotaenia amatana is a small tortricid moth precinctive to Florida and The Bahamas. Adults have a wingspan of 13–16 mm and have been recorded active nearly year-round, with peak activity from October through April. The species is associated with native Florida vegetation in scrub and wetland habitats.
Argyrotaenia hodgesi
Hodges' Leafroller Moth
Argyrotaenia hodgesi is a small tortricid moth species described by Heppner in 1989. It occurs in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. The species is named in honor of lepidopterist Ronald B. Hodges. Adults are active in mid-summer, with forewing lengths showing moderate sexual dimorphism.
Argyrotaenia ivana
Ivana leafroller moth
Argyrotaenia ivana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 12–16 mm, found in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. Adults are active nearly year-round, and the larvae feed on a broad range of host plants spanning multiple families, including Amaranthaceae, Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Convolvulaceae, Cyperaceae, Fabaceae, Poaceae, and Rosaceae.
Argyrotaenia juglandana
Hickory Leafroller Moth
Argyrotaenia juglandana is a small tortricid moth commonly known as the hickory leafroller moth. It is native to eastern North America, where its larvae feed on the foliage of hickory, walnut, and related hardwood trees. Adults are active from spring through mid-summer and are frequently encountered in deciduous woodlands and parks.
Argyrotaenia kimballi
Kimball's Leafroller Moth
Argyrotaenia kimballi is a small tortricid moth native to the southeastern and south-central United States. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 16–20 mm and have been recorded in flight throughout the year. The species was described by Obraztsov in 1961 and is named in honor of an individual with the surname Kimball.