Tortricid
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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 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 curvalana
Blueberry Leaftier Moth
Acleris curvalana, commonly known as the blueberry leaftier moth, is a small tortricid moth native to North America. The species is named for its larval habit of tying together blueberry leaves with silk. Adults are active from spring through mid-summer, with a wingspan of approximately 14 mm and distinctive yellow and ochreous-red forewings. The larvae are oligophagous, feeding primarily on Vaccinium and related Ericaceae species, with records from additional host plants including oak and rose.
Acleris implexana
Acleris implexana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 13–14 mm, distributed across boreal regions of Europe and North America. Adults are active in late summer and autumn, with larvae feeding on Pinus and Salix species. A notable ecological association involves larvae feeding within pine cone willow galls induced by the gall midge Rabdophaga strobiloides. The species is represented by two recognized subspecies: A. i. implexana in North America and A. i. ferrumixtana in Europe.
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 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.
Acleris ptychogrammos
A small tortricid moth with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing nearly year-round in southern parts of its range. The larval host plant is red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea).
Aethes biscana
Reddish Aethes
Aethes biscana, commonly known as the reddish aethes, is a small tortricid moth native to North America. It is characterized by light brown forewings with darker markings and shining grey hindwings. The species exhibits broad geographic distribution across eastern and central North America, with adult activity spanning most of the year depending on location.
Aethes matheri
Aethes matheri is a small tortricid moth native to the United States. It was described in 2002 and named in honor of Bryant Mather. The species exhibits a broad latitudinal distribution with corresponding variation in its life cycle timing.
Aethes rutilana
pale juniper webworm
Aethes rutilana, commonly known as the pale juniper webworm, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 10–13 mm. It was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1817 and is distributed across Europe and North America. The species is notable for its larval association with common juniper (Juniperus communis).
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 divisana
Two-toned Ancylis Moth
Ancylis divisana, the two-toned ancylis moth, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 10–13 mm. It is broadly distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from 21 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. Adults are active from March through October, and larvae feed on several hardwood tree species including oaks, chestnut, hornbeam, and sycamore.
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.
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.
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.
Apotomis deceptana
Deceptive Apotomis
Apotomis deceptana is a small tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae, known from the Canadian prairie provinces. The species was described by Kearfott in 1905. Adults are active during summer months. Larval biology remains poorly documented, though congeners often feed on woody Rosaceae.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 quadrifasciana
Four-lined Leafroller Moth, Four-banded Leafroller, Lesser All-green Leafroller
A small tortricid moth native to North America, recognized by the four pale transverse lines on its forewings. Adults are active from May to August, with one generation per year. The species overwinters as a third-instar larva and is associated with orchards and shrubby habitats. Larvae feed on leaves of various woody plants in the rose family.
Argyrotaenia velutinana
Red-banded Leafroller Moth, Redbanded Leafroller
A small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 13–20 mm, found across eastern North America. The caterpillars are highly polyphagous, feeding on leaves and fruits of numerous plants including apple and other fruit trees. Adults are frequently attracted to lights and are active across much of the year. The species is occasionally a pest in orchards.
Barbara mappana
Barbara mappana is a species of tortricid moth described by Freeman in 1941. It is known to occur in North America, with documented records from Vermont and other parts of the United States. The species has been reported in association with white spruce cones, though it is considered to be of minor economic or ecological importance relative to other insects that feed on this host plant.
Cacoecimorpha pronubana
Carnation Tortrix, Carnation Leaf-roller
Cacoecimorpha pronubana is a highly polyphagous tortricid moth of Mediterranean origin, now widespread across Europe, North Africa, and introduced to North America and South Africa. The sole species in its genus, it is a significant pest of ornamental plants and horticultural crops. Larvae feed on foliage, flowers, and fruits, rolling leaves with silken webbing to create concealed feeding shelters. The species exhibits complex transgenerational responses to host plant changes, with parental diet affecting offspring development and reproduction.
Catastega
Catastega is a genus of tortricid moths established by Clemens in 1861. The genus contains nine described species, most of which were described by Brown in 1992. The two earliest described species, C. aceriella and C. timidella, were both named by Clemens in 1861. The genus belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini within the leafroller moth family Tortricidae.
Catastega aceriella
Maple Trumpet Skeletonizer Moth
A small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 13–17 mm, distributed across eastern North America. The species is associated with maple trees, with larvae that skeletonize leaves. Multiple generations may occur annually.
Cenopis cana
Gray Cenopis Moth, gray sparganothis moth
Cenopis cana is a tortricid moth found across eastern and central North America. The species was originally described by Robinson in 1869 and has undergone taxonomic revision, previously placed in the genus Sparganothis. It is one of multiple Cenopis species in North America. Available records indicate broad geographic distribution spanning the United States and Canada, with observations from 47 iNaturalist records contributing to current knowledge of its range.
Cenopis directana
Chokecherry Leafroller Moth
Cenopis directana, commonly known as the Chokecherry Leafroller Moth, is a tortricid moth species found across eastern and central North America. The species is associated with chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) and related host plants, with larvae that roll or tie leaves for shelter. Adults are active during the warmer months and are attracted to light. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, previously placed in the genus Sparganothis.
Cenopis niveana
Aproned Cenopis Moth
A tortricid moth of eastern North America, historically classified under Sparganothis. The species exhibits the characteristic bell-shaped resting posture of leafroller moths. Adults are active during warmer months, with over 800 observations documented.
Cenopis pettitana
Maple-Basswood Leafroller Moth
Cenopis pettitana, known as the Maple-Basswood Leafroller Moth, is a tortricid moth native to eastern North America. The species was originally described as Sparganothis pettitana by Robinson in 1869 and later transferred to the genus Cenopis. It is a leaf-rolling species whose larvae feed on maple and basswood foliage. The moth is relatively well-documented with over 5,500 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is common and frequently encountered in its range.
Choristoneura conflictana
large aspen tortrix
Choristoneura conflictana, the large aspen tortrix, is a tortricid moth native to North America. The species undergoes periodic population outbreaks that can severely defoliate trembling aspen stands in parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Adults are active from May through August, with a wingspan of 25–35 mm. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1863 and ranges across the continent from Alaska to the Atlantic coast.
Choristoneura fractivittana
broken-banded leafroller, dark-banded fireworm
Choristoneura fractivittana is a small tortricid moth native to North America. The species name derives from Latin frangere ('to break') and vitta ('band'), referring to the broken brown band on the forewing. Adults are active primarily in late spring and early summer, with larval development tied to deciduous tree hosts. The species has been observed across Canada and the eastern United States.
Choristoneura houstonana
Juniper Budworm Moth
Choristoneura houstonana is a tortricid moth commonly known as the Juniper Budworm Moth. It is a specialist pest of Juniperus (juniper) species. The species has a single generation per year, with eggs laid in July and larvae that construct shelters by rolling or webbing juniper leaves together. It is closely related to other Choristoneura species including the spruce budworm, but differs in host specificity and geographic distribution.
Choristoneura rosaceana
oblique-banded leafroller, rosaceous leaf roller, oblique banded leaf roller
Choristoneura rosaceana is a tortricid moth native to North America that has been accidentally introduced to other parts of the world. The species is a generalist herbivore whose larvae feed on a broad range of woody and herbaceous plants, with documented hosts spanning over 30 plant genera in more than 20 families. Caterpillars construct leaf rolls for shelter and feeding, causing damage to foliage and occasionally fruit. Adults are bivoltine in most of their range, with flight periods in early and late summer.
Clepsis consimilana
privet tortrix
Clepsis consimilana, commonly known as the privet tortrix, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 13–19 mm. Adults are active from June to September, with a partial second generation occurring in September. The larvae feed on various woody plants, particularly Ligustrum (privet) species, and prefer dead leaves. The species has a broad distribution spanning Europe, Asia Minor, Syria, North Africa, and the eastern United States.
Clepsis moeschleriana
Clepsis moeschleriana is a small tortricid moth described by Maximilian Ferdinand Wocke in 1862. It occurs in alpine and subalpine environments across a disjunct distribution spanning Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and western North America from Alaska to Newfoundland. The species has a wingspan of 15–23 mm and is active during summer months, with flight periods varying by region. Larvae feed on Delphinium barbeyi, a larkspur species.
Clepsis peritana
garden tortrix, strawberry garden tortrix
Clepsis peritana is a small tortricid moth commonly known as the garden tortrix or strawberry garden tortrix. It occurs across North America from southern Canada through the United States, with additional populations in Spain and Cuba. The species is multivoltine, with adults active from March through September. Its larvae are leafrollers that feed on a diverse range of host plants including strawberries, citrus, and various ornamental and weedy species.
Clepsis virescana
Greenish Apple Moth, Light Brown Apple Moth
Clepsis virescana is a small tortricid moth native to North America. It inhabits shrubby open areas and aspen parkland across southern Canada and much of the United States. Adults fly from spring through late summer, with larvae feeding on leaves of Prunus and Rosa species.