Leafroller-moth
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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.
Endothenia heinrichi
Endothenia heinrichi is a species of tortricid moth described by McDunnough in 1929. It belongs to the genus Endothenia, a group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species has been recorded from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. As with many Endothenia species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Endothenia nr-infuscata
Endothenia nr-infuscata is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species epithet 'nr-infuscata' indicates a near relationship to E. infuscata, suggesting morphological similarity that may represent an undescribed or cryptic species. Members of the genus Endothenia are generally associated with herbaceous plants and often have specialized larval feeding habits.
Ephippiphora conversana
Ephippiphora conversana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae. The genus Ephippiphora is endemic to New Zealand, and this species appears to be a relatively uncommon, poorly documented member of this small genus. Like other tortricids, it is a small moth with wings folded roof-like over the body at rest. Available records are sparse, with only 13 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Epiblema
This taxon represents an undescribed or potentially new species within the genus Epiblema, a group of leafroller moths in the family Tortricidae. The informal designation "possibly-undescribed-s-fl" suggests it may be a distinct southern Florida population or form awaiting formal taxonomic description. Epiblema species are typically small moths with distinctive wing patterns, and their larvae often feed internally in plant stems or roots.
Epiblema abruptana
Abrupt Epiblema Moth
Epiblema abruptana is a tortricid moth first described by Lord Walsingham in 1879. The species belongs to the genus 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, adults are likely nocturnal and attracted to light.
Epiblema benignata
Benign Borer
Epiblema benignata, commonly known as the Benign Borer, is a small moth in the family Tortricidae. The genus Epiblema includes species often associated with herbaceous plants, with larvae typically boring into stems or roots. This species is part of a diverse group of tortricid moths found in North America.
Epiblema brightonana
Brighton's Epiblema Moth
Epiblema brightonana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the leafroller moth group, a diverse family known for caterpillars that roll or tie leaves for shelter. The species has been recorded in North America, with confirmed observations from Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, USA. As with many Epiblema species, detailed life history and host plant information remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Epiblema browni
Epiblema browni is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it is a small moth with distinctive morphological features. The genus Epiblema is known for species that often exhibit cryptic coloration and patterns that aid in camouflage. This species is part of the diverse leafroller moth family, which includes many economically important agricultural pests.
Epiblema carolinana
Epiblema carolinana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. It is a small moth typical of the genus Epiblema, which includes numerous species of leafroller moths. The species was described by Walsingham in 1895 based on material from the Carolinas. Like other members of its genus, it likely has a concealed larval stage within rolled or tied leaves of host plants.
Epiblema chromata
Epiblema chromata is a small tortricid moth species described by Miller in 1985. As a member of the leafroller moth family Tortricidae, it shares the characteristic behavior of caterpillars that roll or tie leaves for shelter. The genus Epiblema contains numerous small, often subtly patterned species that can be challenging to identify to species level without close examination. This species has been documented through citizen science observations, with records accumulating in biodiversity databases.
Epiblema coracinana
Epiblema coracinana is a small moth species in the leafroller family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it likely exhibits cryptic coloration adapted to its environment. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist as of the source date.
Epiblema desertana
Epiblema desertana is a small moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Zeller in 1875. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it belongs to the leafroller moth group, where larvae typically roll or tie leaves to create shelters. The species has been documented in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont.
Epiblema discretivana
Discriminating Epiblema Moth
Epiblema discretivana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It belongs to the large genus Epiblema, which contains many species of leafroller moths. The species was described by Heinrich in 1921. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to have a caterpillar stage that feeds internally within plant stems or roots rather than rolling leaves.
Epiblema dorsisuffusana
Epiblema dorsisuffusana is a small tortricid moth in the leafroller family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it is a small moth with distinctive wing patterns. The species was described by Kearfott in 1908. As with many small tortricid moths, detailed biological information remains limited.
Epiblema exacerbatricana
A small tortricid moth in the genus Epiblema, described by Heinrich in 1923. Like other members of this genus, it likely exhibits cryptic coloration and belongs to the leafroller moth family, where larvae typically roll or tie leaves for shelter. The species has been documented in North America with observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Epiblema gibsoni
Epiblema gibsoni is a small moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Wright and Covell in 2003. The species is named in honor of Loran D. Gibson for his contributions to Kentucky lepidopterology. It occurs in the eastern and central United States, with adult flight activity recorded from early June through late August.
Epiblema glenni
Glenn's Epiblema
Epiblema glenni is a small tortricid moth species described by Wright in 2002. It belongs to the leafroller moth family Tortricidae, a diverse group whose larvae typically feed concealed within rolled or tied leaves. The species is known from scattered records across the eastern and central United States.
Epiblema iowana
Epiblema iowana is a small tortricid moth species described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1935. It belongs to the leafroller moth family Tortricidae, a large group known for caterpillars that roll or fold leaves for shelter. The genus Epiblema contains numerous small, often inconspicuous species that can be challenging to identify. Very few documented observations of this species exist, with only four records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Epiblema otiosana
bidens borer moth
Epiblema otiosana, commonly known as the bidens borer moth, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 12–20 mm. The species is named for its larval association with plants in the genus Bidens. It occurs across eastern and central North America, from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast.
Epiblema periculosana
Epiblema periculosana is a small tortricid moth (family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae) described by Heinrich in 1923. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it is a leafroller moth whose larvae likely feed within rolled or tied leaves. The species is poorly documented in public sources, with limited observational records available.
Epiblema praesumptiosa
Epiblema praesumptiosa is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was described by Heinrich in 1923. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it belongs to the tribe Eucosmini. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Epiblema rudei
Epiblema rudei is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, described by Powell in 1975. It belongs to the genus Epiblema, a group of small moths commonly known as tortricid or leafroller moths. The species is known from a limited number of observations, with records primarily from western North America. As with many Epiblema species, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Epiblema tandana
Epiblema tandana is a small moth species in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the diverse Olethreutinae subfamily of leafroller moths. Records indicate its presence in Manitoba, Canada. As with many Epiblema species, detailed ecological information remains limited.
Epiblema tripartitana
Epiblema tripartitana is a small tortricid moth in the leafroller family Tortricidae. The species has been documented in Colorado and Vermont, with observations at light stations during summer moth surveys. Its common name references the three-part or tripartite wing pattern. The moth exhibits distinctive coloration that has been described as resembling bird droppings, a form of protective camouflage.
Epinotia albangulana
Epinotia albangulana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was originally described by Walsingham in 1879 under the basionym Paedisca albangulana. The species belongs to the large genus Epinotia, which contains numerous small tortricid moths primarily associated with coniferous hosts. As with many Epinotia species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Epinotia arctostaphylana
Epinotia arctostaphylana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1904. The species epithet references its association with bearberry (Arctostaphylos), indicating a likely host plant relationship. As a member of the Olethreutinae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths or tortrix moths. The species is documented in North American faunal records, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Epinotia digitana
Epinotia digitana is a species of tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the genus Epinotia, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to have larvae that feed internally within plant tissues, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Epinotia miscana
Epinotia miscana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the large genus Epinotia, which contains numerous species of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species is part of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a small moth with larvae that feed on plant material, though specific details about its biology remain limited in available literature.
Epinotia pulsatillana
Epinotia pulsatillana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini. First described by Dyar in 1903 as Eucosma pulsatillana, it was later transferred to the genus Epinotia. Like other members of this large genus, it is a small moth with larvae that are likely associated with specific host plants. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Epinotia sagittana
Epinotia sagittana is a species of tortricid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1925. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae within the family Tortricidae, a large group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths. The species epithet 'sagittana' likely refers to arrow-shaped (sagittate) markings on the wings, a common naming convention in this genus. As with many Epinotia species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Epinotia subplicana
Epinotia subplicana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. The species was described by Walsingham in 1879. As a member of the genus Epinotia, it belongs to a diverse group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, many of which are associated with coniferous hosts.
Epinotia subviridis
Epinotia subviridis is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, described by Heinrich in 1929. The species belongs to the genus Epinotia, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as tortricids or leafroller moths. As with many Epinotia species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Epinotia wrighti
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.
Eucosma indagatricana
Eucosma indagatricana is a species of tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group commonly known as olethreutine moths. The species is part of the large genus Eucosma, which contains numerous small moths often associated with Asteraceae and other plant families. Limited published information exists regarding its biology and ecology.
Eucosma montanana
Eucosma montanana is a species of tortricid moth first described by Walsingham in 1884. It belongs to the family Tortricidae (leafroller moths), a large and economically important group of moths. The species is placed in the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. As a member of the genus Eucosma, it is part of a diverse group of small moths, many of which are associated with specific host plants.
Eucosma parmatana
Eucosma parmatana is a species of olethreutine leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Clemens in 1860. It is native to North America and has been recorded from Vermont and other parts of the United States. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 2937.
Gretchena concubitana
Gretchena concubitana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Carl Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. The genus Gretchena comprises small moths primarily distributed in North America. Records from iNaturalist indicate this species has been documented in at least 37 observations, suggesting it is not extremely rare, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Gretchena dulciana
Gretchena dulciana is a species of tortricid moth described by Carl Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini, a group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths. The species is part of a North American genus with limited published documentation.
Gretchena nymphana
Gretchena nymphana is a species of tortricid moth described by Blanchard and Knudson in 1983. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae within the family Tortricidae, a large group of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as leafroller moths. The genus Gretchena is part of the tribe Eucosmini, which contains numerous species associated with various host plants. Information on the biology and ecology of this particular species remains limited in published literature.
Gypsonoma n-sp-one
Gypsonoma n-sp-one is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The genus Gypsonoma comprises small moths whose larvae are commonly associated with woody plants, particularly in the family Salicaceae. As a newly described or undescribed species (indicated by the provisional designation 'n-sp-one'), formal documentation of its biology and distribution remains limited. The species follows the general morphological pattern of Gypsonoma, with characteristic wing patterns and genitalia structures typical of the genus.
Gypsonoma substitutionis
Gypsonoma substitutionis is a small moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Heinrich in 1923. The species belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. It has been documented across parts of northern North America, with records from the Canadian prairies and the northeastern United States. As a member of the genus Gypsonoma, it is part of a group of tortricid moths whose larvae are generally associated with woody plants.
Hystrichophora
Hystrichophora is a genus of small moths in the family Tortricidae, first described by Walsingham in 1879. These moths belong to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Enarmoniini. Members of this genus are leafroller moths, with larvae that roll or tie leaves to create shelters. The genus is part of the diverse Tortricidae family, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests.
Hystrichophora ochreicostana
Hystrichophora ochreicostana is a small tortricid moth in the leafroller family Tortricidae. The genus Hystrichophora contains species that are challenging to identify to species level from photographs alone. This species has been recorded in the Canadian prairie provinces. Like other tortricids, its larval stage is expected to feed within rolled or folded leaves.
Hystrichophora stygiana
A small tortricid moth in the leafroller family, described by Dyar in 1903. The genus Hystrichophora contains species that are challenging to identify to species level from photographs alone. Larval stages roll leaves for concealment, consistent with family traits.
Hystrichophora taleana
indigobush twig borer
Hystrichophora taleana, commonly known as the indigobush twig borer, is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. The species has been documented in the United States, specifically in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Manitoba. It belongs to a genus of leafroller moths whose larvae typically construct shelters by rolling or tying leaves. The common name suggests larval association with twigs of indigobush (Amorpha fruticosa), though this host relationship requires confirmation.
Olethreutes atrodentana
Olethreutes atrodentana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Fernald in 1882. The species belongs to the large genus Olethreutes, which contains numerous small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. Like other members of this genus, it is likely a small moth with characteristic wing patterns typical of the Olethreutinae subfamily. The original description dates to the late 19th century, indicating it has been recognized in entomological literature for over 140 years.
Olethreutes baccatanum
Olethreutes baccatanum is a small moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It belongs to a genus of approximately 200 species, many of which are associated with specific host plants. The species has been recorded in citizen science observations, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by moth enthusiasts. As with many Olethreutes species, it is likely a specialist feeder in its larval stage, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Olethreutes brunneopurpurata
Olethreutes brunneopurpurata is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to a genus of leafroller moths whose larvae typically feed internally within plant tissues. Specific details about the biology and appearance of this particular species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.