Acleris britannia

Acleris britannia, the Brittania moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, California, Oregon, Saskatchewan and Washington.[2]

Acleris britannia
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Acleris
Species:
A. britannia
Binomial name
Acleris britannia
Synonyms
  • Peronea britannia

The forewings are pale orange yellow with a large purple-brown pale-centered costal triangle and slight dark sprinkling or reticulation (a net-like pattern).[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from June to October.

The larvae feed on Rubus occidentalis, Rubus parviflorus, Rubus ursinus, Potentilla and Rosa species.[4]

References
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  1. tortricidae.com
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. McDunnough, J. 1934. The Canadian species of the Tortricid genus Peronea. Canadian Journal of Research, 1934, 11(3): 290-332
  4. Tortricidae Food Plant Database


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