Archips alberta explained

Archips alberta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1923.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded across boreal Canada, south through the mountains to Utah. The habitat consists of coniferous forests.

The wingspan is 22–25 mm.[2] Adults are on wing from early July to mid-August.

The larvae feed on Picea mariana, Picea glauca and Picea engelmannii.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.tortricidae.com/catalogueGenusList.asp?gcode=106 tortricidae.com
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3665 mothphotographersgroup
  3. Web site: Dombroskie, J. J. . April 16, 2009 . Species Details: Archips alberta . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 29, 2020.