Acleris forbesana explained

Acleris forbesana, the Forbes' acleris moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, California, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, North Carolina, Ontario, Quebec, Tennessee and Wisconsin.[1]

The wingspan is 13–16 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to April and again from June to October in two or more generations per year.[2]

The larvae feed on Cornus species (including Cornus californica and Cornus sericea).[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3525 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://bugguide.net/node/view/207777 Bug Guide
  3. http://www.tortricidae.com/foodplant_database.pdf Tortricidae Food Plant Database