Biology:Acleris simpliciana

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Short description: Species of moth

Acleris simpliciana
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Acleris
Species:
A. simpliciana
Binomial name
Acleris simpliciana
(Walsingham, 1879)[1]
Synonyms
  • Teras simpliciana Walsingham, 1879
  • Peronea simpliciana

Acleris simpliciana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Indiana , Manitoba, New York, Ohio and Ontario.[2]

The wingspan is about 11 mm. The forewings are pale yellow with a grey patch along the costa and a dark spot in the antemedial area near the inner margin. The hindwings are whitish with yellowish shading near the apex.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from July to August.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13225530 entry