About Clepsis melaleucanus (Walker, 1863)
Clepsis melaleucanus (Walker, 1863), commonly called the black-patched clepsis, is a moth that belongs to the Tortricidae family. This species was first formally described by Francis Walker in 1863. It is native to North America, where its distribution spans from Alberta to Newfoundland, and extends south to North Carolina and Missouri. Its forewings are a yellowish cream color, and feature a large dark brown blotch that runs diagonally upward from the inner margin near the anal angle. Individuals of this species vary in appearance: between the main large blotch and the thorax, there may be additional brown blotches and darker shading. This moth has a wingspan that ranges from 18 to 25 millimeters across. Adult Clepsis melaleucanus are active in flight from May through July each year.
