Bug FAQArchips magnoliana
Archips magnoliana · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Tortricidae
The adult moth has a wingspan of about 20 to 21 mm. Adults can be seen flying from May through September. It occurs in many eastern U.S. states, including Alabama, Georgia, and New York.
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Size
Wingspan ranges from 20 to 21 mm.
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What it eats
Larvae feed on Magnolia species such as Magnolia acuminata.
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When you see it
Adults are on the wing from May to September.
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Where it comes from
It is found in the United States.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 14 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When can I see adult Archips magnoliana?
Adults are active from May through September.
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What do the caterpillars eat?
The larvae feed on Magnolia trees, including Magnolia acuminata.
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Where is this moth found in the United States?
It has been recorded in several eastern states such as Alabama, Georgia, New York and others.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Tortricidae)
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Common MarbleSyricoris lacunanaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Red-banded Leafroller MothArgyrotaenia velutinanaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Light Brown Apple MothEpiphyas postvittanaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Aster and Reddish Eucosma Moths and AlliesEucosma parmatanaSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archips_magnolianus
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