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Tortricidae
51a0280 – 3621   Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana (Fernald, 1882)
             Four-lined Leafroller

© Carol Wolf
Larva and
Host Plants:
Host familiy: Rosaceae.  Host genera: Amelanchier Crataegus Malus Prunus Pyrus.  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025)
Description/
Field Marks:
See TortAI species page at idtools.org
Genitalia: See TortAI species page at idtools.org
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • quadrifasciana (Fernald, 1882) (Lophoderus) - MONA 1983: 3621
  • References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)
    • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
    • Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Mass Moths
    • Species Page at Tortricid ID - Identification Technology Program (ITP)
    • Species Page at iNaturalist
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    © Nolie Schneider
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    © Carroll Rudy
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    © D. Lynn Scott
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    © John Lee
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    © Jason Dombroskie
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    15mm – © Jim Vargo
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    14mm – © Mississippi Entomological Museum
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    14mm – © Mississippi Entomological Museum
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    17mm – © Mississippi Entomological Museum
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    15mm – © Mississippi Entomological Museum
    Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana
    © Canadian National Collection LG


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