Cochylis?

Attracted to porch light.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

The auto-ID app I use suggests Chestnut Leafroller (Pammene Fasciana) but doesn't mean its high confidence. Posted 6 years ago
1. Gary B
  
  Lion
  
  As far as I can determine Chestnut Leafroller may not be present or only sparingly present in North America (its natural range is Europe and Asia). There seems to be some concern that it might appear in North America where it could potentially affect chestnut crops. I compared photos of it with this moth and wasn't sure they were the same species. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Oh sorry, should have done that location check. Apps make me lazy. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Gary B
      
      Lion
      
      Moth Photographers Group has a North American map for Chestnut Leafroller but no location dots on it and no pictures with it. The USDA has a report on olethreutine moths that are pests of chestnut crops and commonly intercepted at US ports of entry. Pammene fasciana is among them.
      http://www.troplep.org/TLR/18-1/Brown-Komai.pdf
      
      Whether or not it is naturalized in North America appears to be unknown but the larvae feed on chestnut, beech, and oak seeds so there is plenty of opportunity for them here. Posted 6 years ago

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