Choristoneura retiniana explained

Choristoneura retiniana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from California and Nevada.[1]

The wingspan is 20–25 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to September.

The larvae feed on Abies concolor, Abies magnifica, Abies grandis and Pseudotsuga menziesii.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3639 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://www.tortricid.net/foodplants.asp Brown, J. W., G. Robinson & J. A. Powell. 2008. Food plant database of the leafrollers of the world (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) (Version 1.0)