Georgia Archips Moth
Common NameGeorgia Archips Moth
Scientific NameArchips georgiana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorstan, reddish-brown, orange
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, orchards
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (e.g., Georgia, Florida, Alabama)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, apple, peach
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are leafrollers, feeding on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled reddish-brown and tan pattern on the forewings, which are held in a bell-shape when at rest. Its size and geographic range are also key indicators.
Description
A small moth with a bell-shaped resting posture, featuring forewings that are a mottled mix of light tan or cream with prominent reddish-brown to orange bands and blotches.
