Moths and Butterflies of North Carolina
Tortrix Moths
Tortricidae is a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths, in the order Lepidoptera. Tortricidae is a large family with over 10,350 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back producing a ...more ↓
Leafrollers
The Tortricinae are the nominate subfamily of tortrix moths. Commonly referred to as leafrollers, as the larvae build shelters by folding or rolling leaves of the food plant, the tortricinae include several notable pests as well species used as biological control agents against invasive weeds.
Tufted Apple Bud Moth
The Tufted Apple Bud Moth (Platynota idaeusalis) is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in eastern North America, from Ontario, south to Florida, west to Oklahoma.
Reticulated Fruitworm Moth
The Reticulated Sparganothis (Sparganothis reticulatana) is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in most of eastern North America.
White-lined Leafroller
Amorbia humerosana, the White-lined Leafroller, is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found from the Gulf States to the north-eastern United States and south-eastern Canada.
locust twig borer
The Locust Twig Borer (Ecdytolopha insiticiana) is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in North America, including Pennsylvania, Iowa, West Virginia, Arkansas, Massachusetts, New York and Ontario.
