Sycamore Leaffolder

Ancylis platanana

''Ancylis platanana'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the eastern United States, including Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas.
Sycamore Leaffolder - Ancylis platanana TL: ~10 mm. Fawn-colored FW with pale costal stripe. Host: Sycamore. Status: Uncommon. Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area. 2020(33) Ancylis,Ancylis platanana,Geotagged,Spring,Sycamore Leaffolder,United States,moth

Appearance

The wingspan is 11–15 mm. It is a variable species. There are at least four generations per year.
Sycamore Leaffolder - Ancylis platanana TL: ~10 mm. Fawn-colored FW with pale costal stripe. Host: Sycamore. Status: Uncommon. Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area. 2020(d) Ancylis platanana,Geotagged,Moth Week 2020,Summer,Sycamore Leaffolder,Tortricidae,United States. Ancylis,moth

Food

The larvae feed on ''Platanus'' species, including ''Platanus occidentalis''. They live on the underside of the leaves, folding them slightly and spinning a web shelter under which they feed and pupate.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyTortricidae
GenusAncylis
SpeciesA. platanana
Photographed in
United States of America