Species Argyrotaenia mariana - Gray-banded Leafroller - Hodges#3625

3625

Argyrotaenia mariana (Fernald, 1882)

Lophoderus mariana Fernald, 1882 (1)

"In naming this beautiful species for my wife, Maria E. Fernald, I wish to say that I am indebted to her more than to all others for assistance and encouragement in my studies." (1)

Wingspan 19-21 mm. (1)

Adult - large dark gray patch (roughly triangular) extends from costa about halfway across forewing, contrasting sharply with pale yellowish or whitish ground color; a greenish-yellow band connects the two dark patches when the wings are together in the resting position.

Records throughout the eastern United States and Canada from Alberta to Nova Scotia. (2), (3)

Type locality: Orono, Maine.

Larvae feed on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, and occasionally forbs. (2)

Eggs are laid on leaves and twigs. First instar larvae suspend themselves on silken lines and occasionally get dispersed by wind to other plants. Early instars skeletonize leaves, later instars either roll the leaves or tie several together, or tie a leaf to a fruit and feed on both. Overwinters as pupa. (2)

Fernald, C.H., 1882. Descriptions of new species of Tortricidae. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 10: 67. (1)

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Maryland Moths

E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum