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Acleris braunana

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Acleris braunana
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A. braunana
Binomial name
Acleris braunana
(McDunnough, 1934)[1]
Synonyms
  • Peronea braunana McDunnough, 1934

Acleris braunana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, New Brunswick, New York, Nova Scotia, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Saskatchewan, West Virginia and Wisconsin.[2][3]

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are deep red-brown or purple-brown with a shading of grey scaling along the inner margin. There is a strong purple-black costal triangle, as well as a faint line of white scaling. The hindwings are pale smoky.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to December.

The larvae feed on Alnus (including Alnus incana, Alnus rubra) and Betula species (including Betula papyrifera).[5]

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