Acleris semiannula

Acleris semiannula is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New Brunswick, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Carolina, West Virginia and Wisconsin.[2]

Acleris semiannula
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Acleris
Species:
A. semiannula
Binomial name
Acleris semiannula
(Robinson, 1869)[1]
Synonyms
  • Teras semiannula Robinson, 1869
  • Peronea semiannula

The wingspan is 12–15 mm. The forewings are usually light red-brown, but may also be pale to fawn and sometimes even dull smoky grey. The costal triangle is often composed of red-brown scales, but may also be dark brown.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing year round.

The larvae feed on Acer rubrum, Acer saccharinum and Quercus alba.[4]

References
Wikispecies has information related to Acleris semiannula.
  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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