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Acleris flavivittana

620043.00 — 3542 — Acleris flavivittana (Clemens, 1864) — Masked Leafroller

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
Prunus serotina (?)

Prunus, Malus

Identification

Polymorphic, with four distinct morphs occurring on Block Island; two are very similar to the two morphs of A. robinsoniana occurring on Block Island. Another is very similar to A. inana, which is somewhat similar to A. maculidorsana. Refer to the collage here to compare all eight morphs of these four species found on Block Island. Other similar polymorphic species not found on Block Island include A. hastiana and A. youngana.

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, T. M. & M. E. Epstein, 2014. Tortricids of Agricultural Importance to the United States (TortAI). Identification Technology Program (ITP), USDA/APHIS/PPQ/CPHST, Fort Collins, CO, species page at idtools.org.
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Acleris flavivittana

    Abundance data late May to early October