Episimus tyrius

Episimus tyrius
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Episimus
Species: E. tyrius
Binomial name
Episimus tyrius
Heinrich, 1923

Episimus tyrius, the maple tip borer moth or maple leaftier moth,[1] is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is found in the eastern United States from New York to Florida west to Texas.[2]

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.[2]

The larvae feed on mainly on maples (Acer), but may also use redbay (Persea borbonia) and Carolina laurelcherry (Prunus caroliniana).[2][3]

References

  1. Coin, Patrick; Eiseman, Charley (4 March 2011). "Species Episimus tyrius - Maple Tip Borer Moth - Hodges#2703". Bugguide.net. Iowa State University. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 Gilligan, Todd M.; Wright, Donald J.; Gibson, Loran D. (2008). Olethreutine Moths of the Midwestern United States. Columbus, OH: Ohio Biological Survey. p. 45. ISBN 978-0-86727-160-7.
  3. Savela, Markku. "Episimus Walsingham, 1892". funet.fi. Retrieved 9 April 2011.


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