Acleris santacrucis

Acleris santacrucis is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.

Acleris santacrucis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Acleris
Species:
A. santacrucis
Binomial name
Acleris santacrucis
Obraztsov, 1963[1]

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are ochreous with a silky gloss and brownish-ochreous reticulation. The hindwings are silky white, slightly yellowish at the apex.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August and in October.[3]

References
Wikispecies has information related to Acleris santacrucis.
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Obraztsov, 1963. Some North American moths of the genus Acleris (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 114: 214
  3. mothphotographersgroup


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