- Episimus tyrius
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Episimus tyrius Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Tortricidae Genus: Episimus Species: E. tyrius Binomial name Episimus tyrius
Heinrich, 1923The Maple Tip Borer Moth or Maple Leaftier Moth (Episimus tyrius)[1] is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is found in the eastern United States from New York to Florida west to Texas.[2]
The wingspan measures 9–12 mm. The moth flies year round in Florida, but flies from June to August in other parts of its range.[2]
The larvae feed on mainly on maples (Acer), but may also use Redbay (Persea borbonia) and Carolina laurelcherry (Prunus caroliniana).[2][3]
References
- ^ Coin, Patrick; Eiseman, Charley (4 March 2011). "Species Episimus tyrius - Maple Tip Borer Moth - Hodges#2703". Bugguide.net. Iowa State University. http://bugguide.net/node/view/81423. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ^ a b c Gilligan, Todd M.; Wright, Donald J.; Gibson, Loran D. (2008). Olethreutine Moths of the Midwestern United States. Columbus, OH: Ohio Biological Survey. p. 45. ISBN 978-0-86727-160-7.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Episimus Walsingham, 1892". funet.fi. http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/tortricoidea/tortricidae/olethreutinae/episimus/index.html. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
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