Acleris kearfottana explained

Acleris kearfottana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maine, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec and West Virginia.^[1]

The wingspan is about 15 mm.^[2] Adults have been recorded on wing in April, July and from October to November.

The larvae feed on Comptonia peregrina, Myrica (including Myrica gale) and Hamamelis species.^[3]

Notes and References

1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3519 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