Tortricidae
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Diedra wielgusi
Diedra wielgusi is a species of tortricid moth described by Clarke in 1991. It occurs in western and south-central North America, with records from Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Ontario. Adults are medium-sized for the family, with a wingspan of approximately 24–28 mm, and fly during autumn months.
Ditula
Ditula is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Archipini, established by Stephens in 1829. The genus contains two recognized species: Ditula angustiorana (Red-barred Tortrix or Leaf roller) and Ditula saturana. D. angustiorana has been the subject of behavioral and genomic studies, revealing atypical diel periodicity in female calling behavior.
Ditula angustiorana
Red-barred Tortrix, Fruit-tree Tortrix, Vine Tortrix, Leaf roller
Ditula angustiorana, the red-barred tortrix, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 12–18 mm, characterized by ferruginous ochreous forewings with distinctive deep ferruginous markings. The species is polyphagous, with larvae feeding on a wide range of trees and shrubs including apple, pear, cherry, grape, and various conifers. Unusually among moths, females exhibit calling behavior and pheromone production during daylight hours rather than at night. The species has a single primary brood with adults active from May to August, though occasional second broods occur in autumn.
Dorithia
Dorithia is a genus of tortrix moths (family Tortricidae) in the subfamily Tortricinae. The genus was established by Powell in 1964 and contains approximately 17 described species, most of which were described by Brown & Powell in 1991. Species are found in North America, with several distributed in western regions. The genus belongs to the tribe Cochylini.
Dorithia trigonana
Dorithia trigonana is a small tortricid moth described by Brown & Obraztsov in 1991. The species is known from a limited geographic range spanning southern Arizona and the state of Durango in Mexico. Adults have a wingspan of 19–21 mm. It belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the subfamily Tortricinae.
Eana
Eana is a genus of tortrix moths in the family Tortricidae, tribe Cnephasiini. The genus was established by Billberg in 1820 and contains multiple species distributed across northern Europe. These moths are small to medium-sized with characteristic wing patterns typical of the Tortricinae subfamily. The genus is documented in entomological collections and biodiversity databases with over 2,000 observation records.
Eana argentana
Eana argentana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae. The specific epithet suggests a silvery or silvery-white coloration. The species has been treated under various interpretations by different authors, leading to taxonomic confusion reflected in the "-of-authors" designation. It belongs to the Cnephasiini tribe, a group known for including many grassland and meadow-associated species.
Eana osseana
Eana osseana is a small tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Tortricinae. It has been treated under various taxonomic interpretations, with 'osseana-of-authors' referring to the species as historically recognized by European lepidopterists, distinct from related taxa now placed in separate species. The species occurs in Palearctic regions and is associated with dry, calcareous habitats. Adults are active in summer months.
Ecdytolopha coloradana
Ecdytolopha coloradana is a tortricid moth species described from Colorado in 2001. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The genus Ecdytolopha contains species whose larvae often develop in plant tissues, including fruits and stems. This species is known from relatively few observations, reflecting either restricted distribution or limited survey effort.
Ecdytolopha insiticiana
Locust Twig Borer, Locust Twig Borer Moth
Ecdytolopha insiticiana, commonly known as the locust twig borer, is a small tortricid moth native to North America. The species is an oligophagous specialist on black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), with larvae that bore into twig pith causing dieback. Adults are active from late spring through summer. The species has been documented as a minor pest in forestry and urban settings where black locust occurs.
Ecdytolopha mana
Bicolored Ecdytolopha Moth
Ecdytolopha mana is a tortricid moth species first described by Kearfott in 1907, originally placed in the genus Olethreutes before being transferred to Ecdytolopha. It is known by the common name Bicolored Ecdytolopha Moth. As a member of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini, it belongs to a group that includes many fruit-feeding and seed-feeding species. The genus Ecdytolopha contains several North American species, some of which are recognized as agricultural pests.
Ecdytolopha nigrita
Ecdytolopha nigrita is a tortricid moth species described by Brown in 2017. It belongs to the genus Ecdytolopha within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species epithet "nigrita" refers to black coloration, suggesting dark wing or body pigmentation. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Ecdytolopha occidentana
Ecdytolopha occidentana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. Described from western North America in 2001, it belongs to a genus whose larvae are known to develop within plant tissues. The species is documented from a limited number of observations.
Enarmonia
cherry bark tortrix (E. formosana)
Enarmonia is a genus of tortricid moths in the subfamily Olethreutinae. The genus contains approximately six described species, with Enarmonia formosana (cherry bark tortrix) being the most extensively studied due to its economic significance as a pest of Prunus species. Larvae develop as concealed feeders under bark, mining the cambium layer. Adults are active in spring and communicate via species-specific sex pheromones.
Enarmonia formosana
cherry-bark moth, cherry bark tortrix, cherrybark tortrix
A small tortricid moth native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, with introduced populations in North America. Adults are active from May to October in temperate regions. Larvae tunnel beneath bark of mature Rosaceae trees, producing reddish frass at tunnel entrances. The species serves as host for multiple hymenopterous parasitoids in Europe and is managed using synthetic sex pheromones in North America.
Endothenia affiliana
Endothenia affiliana is a species of tortricid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1942. It belongs to the genus Endothenia, a group of small moths within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information regarding its biology and ecology.
Endothenia hebesana
Verbena Bud Moth
Endothenia hebesana is a small tortricid moth commonly known as the verbena bud moth. The species has a broad North American distribution spanning from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific. Larvae develop inside the flower stalks and seed heads of numerous plant species, particularly in the genera Verbena and Penstemon. Fourth and fifth instars overwinter within host plant stems, with pupation occurring in late spring.
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 montanana
Endothenia montanana is a small tortricid moth species described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the genus Endothenia, a group of leaf-roller moths within the family Tortricidae. The species has been recorded from North American localities including the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont. Like many Endothenia species, it is likely associated with herbaceous host plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
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.
Ephippiphora imitativa
Ephippiphora imitativa is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae. The specific epithet "imitativa" suggests a resemblance to other species. Based on the small number of iNaturalist observations (8), it appears to be rarely encountered or poorly known. As a member of Tortricidae, it likely possesses the characteristic bell-shaped resting posture and forewings that fold over the abdomen.
Ephippiphora lunatana
Ephippiphora lunatana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae. The genus Ephippiphora is small and poorly documented, with limited published research on its biology and ecology. This species was described in the early 20th century based on morphological characteristics. Available information derives primarily from taxonomic descriptions and museum specimens rather than field studies.
Ephippiphora vitrana
Ephippiphora vitrana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive wing patterns and resting postures. The species is known from limited observations, with most records originating from southern Africa.
Epiblema
Epiblema is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Eucosmini, with approximately 100 described species distributed primarily in the Holarctic region. Several species have been extensively studied for their ecological interactions, including parasitoid relationships and cryoprotective adaptations for overwintering. Some species, notably E. strenuana (ragweed borer) and E. minutana, have been investigated as biological control agents for invasive Asteraceae weeds, though taxonomic revisions have clarified their distinct status. The genus exhibits diverse larval feeding habits, with some species boring into plant stems or forming galls.
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 obfuscana
Blue-washed Goldenrod Borer
A small tortricid moth in the genus Epiblema, recognized by the common name Blue-washed Goldenrod Borer. The species was described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1903 and belongs to the leafroller moth family Tortricidae. Like other members of its genus, it likely develops as a stem or root borer in herbaceous plants. The specific epithet and common name suggest coloration with bluish or grayish tones.
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 celtisana
Epinotia celtisana is a small tortricid moth species described by Riley in 1881. The species name indicates an association with hackberry (Celtis), its larval host plant. Adults are active in late summer and fall. Larvae develop within hackberry fruits, making this a fruit-feeding tortricid rather than a leaf-roller.