Clepsis clemensiana explained

Clepsis clemensiana, Clemens' clepsis moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern Canada, the north-eastern and north-western United States, as well as from northern Utah to northern California.[1]

The length of the forewings is 9.6–11.2 mm.

The larvae feed on Poaceae species, as well as on Aster, Symphyotrichum, Apocynum and Solidago species.[2]

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Dr. James Brackenridge Clemens, who collected the species.

Notes and References

  1. http://bugguide.net/node/view/72382 Bug Guide
  2. http://itp.lucidcentral.org/id/lep/lbam/Clepsis_clemensiana.htm LBAM Illustrated Fact Sheet