Acleris celiana (Robinson, 1869) is a animal in the Tortricidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Acleris celiana (Robinson, 1869)

Acleris celiana (Robinson, 1869)

Acleris celiana is a North American tortricid moth whose larvae feed on Prunus, Betula, and Salix species.

Family
Genus
Acleris
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Acleris celiana (Robinson, 1869)

Acleris celiana, commonly called Celiana's Acleris, is a moth species that belongs to the family Tortricidae. This moth is found in North America, with confirmed records from the following locations: Alberta, British Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ontario, Quebec, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The wingspan of adult Acleris celiana is approximately 18 millimeters. Adult moths have been observed in flight from March through November. The larvae of this species feed on Prunus virginiana, various species of Betula (including Betula nana and Betula papyrifera), and species of the genus Salix.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Tortricidae Acleris

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