''Episimus tyrius'', the maple tip borer moth or maple leaftier moth,
is a species of
moth in the family
Tortricidae. It is found in the eastern United States from
New York
New York most commonly refers to:
* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
New York may also refer to:
Film and television
* '' ...
to
Florida west to
Texas.
The wingspan measures 9–12 mm. The moth flies year round in Florida, but flies from June to August in other parts of its range.
[
The larvae feed on mainly on maples ('' Acer''), but may also use redbay ('' Persea borbonia'') and Carolina laurelcherry ('' Prunus caroliniana'').]
References
Olethreutini
Moths described in 1923
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