Bug FAQKimball's Leafroller Moth
Argyrotaenia kimballi · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Tortricidae
Also called: Kimball's Leafroller
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The moth has a wingspan of about 16 to 20 mm. Adults can be seen flying throughout the entire year. It occurs in several southeastern U.S. states, including Alabama, Florida, and Texas.
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How to recognize it
Kimball's leafroller moth belongs to the family Tortricidae.
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Size
Its wingspan ranges from 16 to 20 mm.
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What it eats
The larvae feed on citrus species.
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Life cycle
Adults are on the wing year round.
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When you see it
Adults can be observed throughout all seasons.
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Where it comes from
The species is found in the United States, especially in the southeastern states listed above.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 13 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Mississippi, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
What do the larvae of Kimball's leafroller moth eat?
The caterpillars feed on citrus plants.
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When are adult Kimball's leafroller moths active?
Adults are active and can be seen flying all year long.
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Where is Kimball's leafroller moth found?
It occurs in several southeastern U.S. states such as Alabama, Florida, and Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Tortricidae)
Oblique-banded Leafroller MothChoristoneura rosaceanaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Garden TortrixClepsis peritanaDamages trees, gardens or crops
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/Argyrotaenia_kimballi
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