About Archips purpurana (Clemens, 1865)
Archips purpurana, commonly known as the omnivorous leafroller moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Tortricidae. This species is distributed across most of eastern North America. For this moth, male forewings measure between 8.5 and 11 mm in length, while female forewings measure 10.5 to 12.5 mm long. Across most of its range, adult moths are active from June to July, and produce one new generation each year. The larvae of Archips purpurana are polyphagous, meaning they feed on a broad variety of plants. They have been recorded feeding on the foliage of many species, including Rhus, Erigeron annuus, Solidago, Betula (specifically Betula papyrifera and Betula populifolia), Viburnum, Cornus canadensis, Sedum, Sempervivum, Vaccinium, Lupinus, Quercus macrocarpa, Geranium, Ribes, Sassafras, Maianthemum racemosum, Fraxinus, Fragaria, Malus, Prunus (specifically Prunus pensylvanica and Prunus virginiana), Rubus (specifically Rubus plicatus), Spiraea, Populus tremuloides, Salix, Mandragora, Tilia americana, and other Viola species. When fully grown, the larvae reach a length of 20 to 30 mm.
