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Episimus tyrius

620483.00 — 2703 — Episimus tyrius Heinrich, 1923 — Maple Leaftier

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
unclear/unknown

Acer, Prunus

Remarks

The several sightings of this species on Block Island are among the few records from New England of this primarily southeastern species.

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Gilligan, Wright & Gibson, 2008. Olethreutine Moths of the Midwestern United States: p. 45.13. (out of print)
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Episimus tyrius

    Abundance data late May to early October