Acleris caliginosana

(Acleris caliginosana)

Description

Acleris caliginosana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Montana, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Washington and Wisconsin. The wingspan is 24–29 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is deep purple or grey brown and the hindwings are mottled. Adults have been recorded on wing nearly year round. The larvae feed on Alnus incana, Alnus rubra and Betula papyrifera.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Acleris
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