Acleris cornana explained

Acleris cornana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Quebec, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.[1]

The wingspan is 14–16 mm. The forewings are uniform olive grey.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to November.

The larvae feed on Alnus incana and Cornus species (including Cornus canadensis, Cornus racemosa and Cornus sericea).[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3523 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/cjr34-093#.VFzpvclNe3E McDunnough, J. 1934. The Canadian species of the Tortricid genus Peronea. Canadian Journal of Research, 1934, 11(3): 290-332
  3. http://www.tortricidae.com/foodplant_database.pdf Tortricidae Food Plant Database