Archips georgianus, the Georgia archips moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Jersey, south to Florida and then west to Texas.[2][3]

The wingspan is 15–22 mm. The forewings are bright reddish chestnut with shining pinkish ochreous bands and mottlings. The hindwings are brown.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from May to August.

The larvae feed on Vaccinium, Carya and Quercus species (including Quercus laevis).[5]

References

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Bug Guide
  4. ^ Walsingham L. 1879. Illustrations of typical specimens of Lepidoptera: Heterocera in the collection of the British Museum. p. (9)Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  5. ^ HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archips_georgianus
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