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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.
Platynota semiustana
singed platynota
Platynota semiustana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 13–17 mm, characterized by sooty black forewings with a paler terminal line. It is known from the southeastern and south-central United States, with records extending north to Maine. The species has been documented as prey for the mason wasp Monobia quadridens, which hunts its caterpillars to provision nest cells.