Clepsis virescana explained

Clepsis virescana, the light brown apple moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it is widespread in southern Canada and most of the United States. The habitat consists of shrubby open areas and aspen parkland.[1]

The length of the forewings is 6.4–9.1 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.[2]

The larvae have been recorded feeding on both fresh and decaying leaves of Prunus and Rosa species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dombroskie, J. J. . April 16, 2009 . Species Details: Clepsis virescana . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 27, 2020.
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3689 mothphotographersgroup
  3. http://itp.lucidcentral.org/id/lep/lbam/Clepsis_virescana.htm LBAM Illustrated Fact Sheet