Episimus tyrius

Episimus tyrius, the maple tip borer moth or maple leaftier moth,[1] is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is found in the eastern United States from New York to Florida west to Texas.[2]

Episimus tyrius
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Episimus
Species:
E. tyrius
Binomial name
Episimus tyrius
Heinrich, 1923

The wingspan measures 9–12 mm. The moth flies year round in Florida, but flies from June to August in other parts of its range.[2]

The larvae feed on mainly on maples (Acer), but may also use redbay (Persea borbonia) and Carolina laurelcherry (Prunus caroliniana).[2][3]

References
  1. Coin, Patrick; Eiseman, Charley (4 March 2011). "Species Episimus tyrius - Maple Tip Borer Moth - Hodges#2703". Bugguide.net. Iowa State University. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  2. Gilligan, Todd M.; Wright, Donald J.; Gibson, Loran D. (2008). Olethreutine Moths of the Midwestern United States. Columbus, OH: Ohio Biological Survey. p. 45. ISBN 978-0-86727-160-7.
  3. Savela, Markku. "Episimus Walsingham, 1892". funet.fi. Retrieved 9 April 2011.


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