About Strepsicrates smithiana Walsingham, 1891
Strepsicrates smithiana, commonly known as the bayberry leaftier moth or Smith's strepsicrates moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Tortricidae. It was first formally described by Lord Walsingham in 1891, giving it the scientific name Strepsicrates smithiana Walsingham, 1891. This species is native to southern North America, with its range extending south into South America. Confirmed native locations include Florida, Texas, and Georgia in the southern United States, as well as the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Galapagos Islands. In 1955, it was intentionally introduced to Oahu, Hawaii, to help control the spread of Myrica faya. The wingspan of adult Strepsicrates smithiana measures 14 to 15 millimeters. The larvae of this moth feed on three plant species: Myrica cerifera, Myrica faya, and Psidium guajava. As larvae develop, they roll the leaves of their host plant for shelter.
