Clemens' Clepsis Moth
Common NameClemens' Clepsis Moth
Scientific NameClepsis clemensiana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorstan, pale brown
HabitatWoodlands, fields, gardens, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch, apple, cherry, willow, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leaf-rollers, feeding on a variety of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. They pupate within a rolled leaf, and there are typically two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall pale tan coloration, and subtle forewing markings. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia due to similarity with other Clepsis species.
Description
A small, pale tan to yellowish-brown moth with relatively plain forewings, sometimes showing faint darker markings or a slightly mottled appearance.
