Suleima helianthana
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The Sunflower Bud Moth (Suleima helianthana) is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in central North America, from Mexico to Canada.[2]
The wingspan is about 17 mm. It is a variable species. There are two generations per year.
The larvae feed on Helianthus species. They tunnel into the stalks and buds of their host plant.
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