Acleris cervinana (Fernald, 1882) is a animal in the Tortricidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Acleris cervinana (Fernald, 1882)

Acleris cervinana (Fernald, 1882)

Acleris cervinana is a North American tortricid moth whose larvae feed on birch, hazel, and alder plants.

Family
Genus
Acleris
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Acleris cervinana (Fernald, 1882)

Acleris cervinana is a moth species belonging to the family Tortricidae. This species is native to North America. In Canada, it has been recorded across the country from British Columbia to New Brunswick, while in the United States it ranges south to California and Alabama. The wingspan of adult Acleris cervinana measures 15 to 17 millimeters. Adult moths can be observed in flight nearly year-round. The larvae of this species feed on Betula alleghaniensis, as well as species from the Corylus and Alnus genera.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Tortricidae Acleris

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