Biology:Acleris youngana

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Short description: Species of moth

Acleris youngana
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Acleris
Species:
A. youngana
Binomial name
Acleris youngana
(McDunnough, 1934)[1]
Synonyms
  • Peronea youngana McDunnough, 1934

Acleris youngana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Maine, New Hampshire, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Vermont and West Virginia.[2]

The wingspan is 15–18 mm. The forewings are light grey-brown with scattered black sprinkling. The hindwings are pale smoky.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to May and from October to November.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13225563 entry