Leafroller-moth
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Acleris caliginosana
Acleris caliginosana is a tortricid moth species native to North America. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning Canada and the United States. The species is associated with deciduous trees in the genera Alnus and Betula.
Acleris capizziana
Acleris capizziana is a small tortricid moth described by Obraztsov in 1963. The species is known from a limited number of records in Oregon, North America. Adults have forewings approximately 10 mm in length. The larval stage has been documented feeding on strawberry plants.
Acleris inana
Acleris inana-of-authors is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. The name "inana-of-authors" indicates a name that has been used by various authors but whose application is problematic or uncertain, often reflecting historical confusion with other species. The species belongs to the large genus Acleris, which contains numerous leafroller moths. Reliable biological and ecological information for this specific entity is limited due to taxonomic uncertainty.
Acleris kearfottana
Acleris kearfottana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. It is known from northeastern North America, with records from Maine, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, and West Virginia. Adults are active in spring, summer, and late autumn, suggesting a possible multivoltine life cycle. The larvae feed on specific host plants including sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina), bayberries (Myrica species), and witch-hazel (Hamamelis).
Acleris negundana
speckled acleris moth
Acleris negundana, the speckled acleris moth, is a small tortricid moth native to eastern North America. Adults are active nearly year-round and have a wingspan of 16–17 mm. The species is strongly associated with its larval host plant, Acer negundo (boxelder), from which its specific epithet is derived.
Acleris robinsoniana
Robinson's Acleris Moth
Acleris robinsoniana is a small tortricid moth found across North America from the northeastern United States through southern Canada to British Columbia and California. Adults are active primarily in late spring and early summer, with up to two generations per year. The species is specifically associated with California rose (Rosa californica), on which its larvae feed.
Aethes patricia
Aethes patricia is a species of tortricid moth described by Metzler in 2000. It is known from a limited geographic range in the north-central United States, specifically Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. As a member of the genus Aethes, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly known as tortricid moths or leafroller moths. The species appears to be relatively poorly documented, with only 65 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Aethes rana
A small tortricid moth described by August Busck in 1907. Adults have a wingspan of 16–18 mm and are active from July to September in the eastern and midwestern United States. The species is characterized by distinctive forewing coloration: a whitish ocherous base strongly suffused with dark fuscous and marked with blackish-brown patterns.
Ahmosia galbinea
Ahmosia galbinea is a species of tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1926. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group of tortricid moths commonly known as olethreutine leafroller moths. The species has been documented from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other members of its family, it is a small moth with a characteristic resting posture with wings folded roof-like over the body.
Amorbia concavana
Amorbia concavana is a tortricid moth species distributed from Panama through Mexico and Cuba, with recent establishment in southern Florida. Forewing length ranges from 7.5–8.6 mm. The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on multiple plant genera including Inga, Phaseolus, Mimosa, and Hammelia.
Amorbia synneurana
Amorbia synneurana is a synonym of Amorbia cuneana (Walsingham), commonly known as the western avocado leafroller moth. The name was proposed by Barnes & Busck in 1920 but was synonymized with A. cuneana in the 2007 revision of the genus Amorbia. No biological data specific to A. synneurana as a distinct entity exists; records under this name refer to A. cuneana.
Amorbia vero
Amorbia vero is a tortricid moth species described by Powell & Brown in 2012. It is endemic to southern Florida, where it inhabits subtropical environments. As a member of the genus Amorbia, it belongs to the leafroller moth group, though specific ecological details remain undocumented.
Ancylis diminuatana
A tortricid moth reinstated as a valid species by Huemer and Gilligan (2016) following taxonomic revision of the Ancylis geminana group. Previously treated as a synonym of A. diminutana (Haworth), it is now recognized as distinct based on DNA barcode data and morphological differences. The species is not Holarctic in distribution, unlike some related Ancylis species.
Ancylis maritima
Ancylis maritima is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1904. It belongs to the genus Ancylis, a group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths or tortrix moths. The specific epithet 'maritima' suggests a possible association with coastal or maritime habitats, though this has not been confirmed by available sources. Very little is known about the biology, ecology, or distribution of this species beyond its taxonomic classification.
Ancylis mira
Ancylis mira is a species of tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1929. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae within the family Tortricidae, commonly known as leafroller moths. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 3368 in North American lepidopteran classification systems.
Ancylis muricana
Red-headed Ancylis Moth
Ancylis muricana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as the Red-headed Ancylis Moth. The species was described by Walsingham in 1879 from specimens collected in North America. It is a member of the diverse genus Ancylis, which contains many species of leaf-roller moths. The common name refers to the distinctive reddish coloration of the head in adult specimens.
Ancylis nubeculana
Little Cloud Ancylis Moth
Ancylis nubeculana, known as the Little Cloud Ancylis Moth, is a species of tortricid moth described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. The species belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae within the family Tortricidae, a large group of small moths commonly called leafroller moths. It has been documented across parts of Canada and the northern United States. The common name references the distinctive cloud-like markings on its forewings.
Ancylis subaequana fergusoni
Ancylis subaequana fergusoni is a subspecies of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. It belongs to the large genus Ancylis, which comprises small leafroller moths. The subspecies designation indicates geographic or morphological differentiation from the nominate form. As a member of the Tortricidae, it likely exhibits the characteristic bell-shaped resting posture and forewings with a squared-off apex typical of the family.
Ancylis uncella
Bridge Roller
Ancylis uncella is a small tortricid moth with a Holarctic distribution spanning the Palearctic region and North America. First described from the Vienna area in 1775, it has been recorded across Europe and was recently confirmed from China. The species is distinguished by reddish-brown forewings with grey dorsal spots and light costal lines. Larvae feed on birch and heather.
Apotomis albeolana
A small tortricid moth in the genus Apotomis, described by Zeller in 1875. The species is known from northeastern North America with confirmed records in Vermont and surrounding regions. Like other members of Olethreutinae, it is presumed to have concealed larval habits, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Archips eleagnana
Archips eleagnana is a species of leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1923. It is native to North America, with records from the Canadian prairie provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the western United States (Wyoming, New Mexico). The species inhabits prairies and montane areas. As a member of the genus Archips, its larvae are leafrollers that feed within sheltering leaf structures. The basionym Cacoecia eleagnana reflects its historical placement in a different genus before reclassification to Archips.
Argyrotaenia burroughsi
Argyrotaenia burroughsi is a species of tortricid moth described by Obraztsov in 1961. It is known from a limited geographic range in the southwestern United States. Adult flight activity occurs in early spring and mid-summer. Like other members of the genus Argyrotaenia, it is presumed to be a leafroller moth, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented.
Argyrotaenia coconinana
Argyrotaenia coconinana is a tortricid moth described in 2000 from the southwestern United States. The species is named for Coconino County, Arizona, where it was first collected. Adults are active during early summer, with forewing lengths of 11–13 mm in males and 11–12 mm in females. The species belongs to a genus commonly known as leafroller moths, though specific life history details for this species remain undocumented.
Argyrotaenia cupressae
Argyrotaenia cupressae is a small tortricid moth endemic to California. Adults fly from May through September and have a wingspan of approximately 18–19 mm. The species is notable for its specialized larval diet on cypresses, junipers, and coast redwood.
Argyrotaenia floridana
Florida Leafroller
Argyrotaenia floridana is a small tortricid moth distributed across the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. Males have forewings measuring 5.5 mm, while females are larger at 7.5–9 mm. Adults are active year-round, an unusual trait among temperate tortricids. The species was described by Obraztsov in 1961.
Argyrotaenia franciscana
orange tortrix, apple skinworm
Argyrotaenia franciscana, commonly known as the orange tortrix or apple skinworm, is a moth in the family Tortricidae. It is native to the Pacific Coast of North America, ranging from California north through Oregon to Washington. The species has forewings measuring 5.6–9.9 mm in length. It produces at least two generations per year, with the potential for additional generations depending on local conditions.
Argyrotaenia graceana
Argyrotaenia graceana is a small moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Powell in 1960. The species is restricted to the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Adults are active during mid-summer, with flight records from July to August.
Argyrotaenia klotsi
Argyrotaenia klotsi is a species of tortricid moth described by Obraztsov in 1961. It is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, New Mexico, and California. Adults have forewings measuring 8–9.5 mm and are active during summer months. Like other members of the genus Argyrotaenia, it is a leafroller moth, though specific larval host plants for this species have not been documented.
Argyrotaenia lautana
Argyrotaenia lautana is a species of leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Powell in 1960. It is known from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species is associated with coniferous forests, with larvae feeding on white fir and bigcone Douglas-fir.
Argyrotaenia mariana
gray-banded leafroller moth
Argyrotaenia mariana is a small tortricid moth known as the gray-banded leafroller moth. The species occurs across eastern and central North America, with adults active from spring through summer. Larvae feed on a diverse array of woody plants including maples, birches, oaks, apples, and blueberries. The species was first described by Fernald in 1882 under the name Lophoderus mariana.
Argyrotaenia martini
Argyrotaenia martini is a small tortricid moth described by Powell in 1960. It is known only from Arizona, where adults have been recorded in mid-summer. The species belongs to a genus containing several economically important leafroller moths, though specific information about this species' biology remains limited.
Argyrotaenia niscana
Argyrotaenia niscana is a small tortricid moth species found in the western and southern United States. Adults have a wingspan of 14–16 mm and are active during spring, summer, and early autumn. The larvae feed exclusively on Adenostoma species, particularly chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum), a chaparral shrub.
Argyrotaenia paiuteana
Argyrotaenia paiuteana is a small tortricid moth described by Powell in 1960. It is known only from California, where adults fly from May through August. The species is associated with coniferous hosts, with larvae feeding on singleleaf pinyon (Pinus monophylla) and western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis).
Catastega plicata
Catastega plicata is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, described by Brown in 1992. The species belongs to the genus Catastega, which is classified within the tribe Eucosmini. As a member of the large and diverse family Tortricidae, this species is part of a group commonly known as leafroller moths, though specific ecological details for C. plicata remain poorly documented. The genus name Catastega derives from Greek roots, while the specific epithet "plicata" refers to a folded or pleated characteristic, likely alluding to wing morphology.
Cenopis vabroui
Cenopis vabroui is a species of tortricid moth described by Powell & Brown in 2012. It belongs to the genus Cenopis, a group of small moths commonly known as fruit-tree leafroller moths. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited. The species is known from the western United States.
Choristoneura albaniana
Choristoneura albaniana is a tortricid moth first described by Francis Walker in 1863. The species occurs across boreal and montane regions of North America and the northern Palearctic. Larvae feed on Prunus pennsylvanica (pin cherry) and Larix species (larches), making it a conifer and hardwood specialist within its genus.
Choristoneura argentifasciata
Choristoneura argentifasciata is a small tortricid moth described by Heppner in 1989. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in forewing length, with males measuring 6–7 mm and females 7.4–8.2 mm. Adults are active from March through August. The species name refers to the silver banding pattern on the wings.
Choristoneura spaldingiana
Choristoneura spaldingiana is a species of leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae. The genus Choristoneura includes several economically significant conifer-feeding species, most notably the spruce budworm (C. fumiferana), a major forest pest in North America. While specific details about C. spaldingiana remain sparse in the provided sources, congeners in this genus are known for caterpillars that feed on conifer foliage and display characteristic leaf-rolling behaviors for shelter.
Choristoneura zapulata
Zapulata Moth
Choristoneura zapulata, commonly known as the zapulata moth, is a species of tortricid moth first described by Robinson in 1869. It occurs across much of North America, from British Columbia to Quebec and southward to California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The species has a wingspan of 20–27 mm and is active as an adult from May through September. Its larvae feed on a diverse array of woody and herbaceous plants.
Clepsis anderslaneyii
Clepsis anderslaneyii is a small tortricid moth described in 2009 from montane regions of southeastern Arizona. The species is known from three mountain ranges at elevations between 1,490 and 1,770 meters. Adults fly during summer months, with records from July to August. The species name honors the marriage of Sara Anderson and Malcolm Slaney.
Clepsis danilevskyi
Clepsis danilevskyi is a small tortricid moth described by Kostyuk in 1973. The species is known from a restricted distribution spanning northern European Russia, the Mongun-Taiga region of Siberia, and Alaska. Adults are active in July and possess a wingspan of 18–23 mm. The specific epithet honors Professor Alexsandr Sergeevich Danilevskii.
Clepsis fucana
Clepsis fucana is a species of leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae, distributed along the Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia to California. The species is characterized by forewings measuring 6.4–10.6 mm in length. As a member of the genus Clepsis, it shares the typical tortricid resting posture with wings held roof-like over the body.
Clepsis melaleucanus
Black-patched Clepsis Moth
Clepsis melaleucanus, the black-patched clepsis, is a tortricid moth species distributed across northern and eastern North America. As a member of the leafroller moth family Tortricidae, it shares the characteristic larval behavior of rolling or folding leaves to create shelters. The species has been recorded from Alberta to Newfoundland, extending south to North Carolina and Missouri. It is attracted to ultraviolet light sources, making it a regular visitor at moth observation events.
Clepsis penetralis
Clepsis penetralis is a small tortricid moth described by Razowski in 1979. It occurs in western and northeastern North America, with records from Utah, Colorado, Vermont, Washington, and southern Canada including Alberta. Adults are active from late June through early September. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae typically roll or tie leaves for shelter.
Clepsis spectrana
cyclamen tortrix, cabbage leafroller, straw-colored tortrix
Clepsis spectrana is a small tortricid moth native to Europe. The species exhibits highly variable coloration but typically shows brownish forewings with distinctive dark markings at the costal edge. Adults are active in two generations from late spring through early autumn. Larvae feed on a broad range of woody plants and cultivated crops including cabbage, earning the species recognition as an agricultural pest in some contexts.
Cochylichroa avita
Cochylichroa avita is a small moth species in the family Tortricidae. It was originally described as Cochylis avita by Razowski in 1997, but was transferred to the redefined genus Cochylichroa in 2019 based on phylogenetic analysis. The species is known from limited records in the eastern United States and Canada.
Cochylichroa hospes
Banded Sunflower Moth
A small tortricid moth native to North America, the banded sunflower moth is a significant pest of cultivated sunflowers. Adults are active in mid-summer and are attracted to sunflower heads at twilight for egg-laying. The species was transferred from the genus Cochylis to the redefined genus Cochylichroa in 2019 based on phylogenetic analysis.
Cochylis
Cochylis is a genus of leafroller moths in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Tortricinae. Species are distributed across the Holarctic, Oriental, and Neotropical regions. In the Palaearctic, members exhibit one or two generations annually with larval overwintering. Larvae are oligophagous, feeding primarily on Asteraceae. The genus has undergone taxonomic revision; in 2019, eight species were moved to the redefined genus Cochylichroa based on phylogenetic analysis.
Decodes helix
Decodes helix is a species of tortricid moth described by Powell & Brown in 1998. It belongs to the family Tortricidae, a large group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths. The genus Decodes is part of the tribe Cnephasiini within the subfamily Tortricinae. Very little specific information is documented about this species.
Decodes macdunnoughi
Decodes macdunnoughi is a species of tortricid moth in the tribe Cnephasiini, described by Jerry A. Powell in 1980. The genus Decodes contains approximately 20 described species distributed primarily in western North America. As a member of the leafroller moth family Tortricidae, this species likely exhibits the typical resting posture with wings held roof-like over the body.