About Suleima helianthana (Riley, 1881)
Suleima helianthana, commonly known as the sunflower bud moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Tortricidae. It is distributed across central North America, ranging from Mexico to Canada. The wingspan of this species is approximately 17 millimeters, and it is classified as a variable species. This moth produces two generations each calendar year. Its larvae feed on species from the Helianthus genus, and tunnel into the stalks and buds of their host plants.
