Sparganothis violaceana explained

Sparganothis violaceana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, including Alberta, Connecticut, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec and Virginia.[1]

The wingspan is 16–21 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to June.

The larvae feed on Vaccinium species.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3710 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://bugguide.net/node/view/649226 Bug Guide