Maxim's Acleris Moth
Common NameMaxim's Acleris Moth
Scientific NameAcleris maximana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatConiferous forests, boreal forests
Geographic RangeNorth America (Canada and northern United States)
Host PlantsPicea (spruce), Abies (fir)
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are needle-tiers or leaf-rollers on coniferous trees, feeding on the needles. Pupation occurs within the tied needles. Adults emerge in late summer and fall.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific mottled grey-brown forewing pattern, the prominent dark costal mark, and its association with coniferous host trees like spruce and fir.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, often featuring a prominent dark costal mark and a subapical spot. The head and thorax are also greyish-brown, blending well with tree bark.
