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    Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth (Sparganothis sulfureana)

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    Sparganothis sulfureana
    Scientific classification Edit this classification
    Domain: Eukaryota
    Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Arthropoda
    Class: Insecta
    Order: Lepidoptera
    Family: Tortricidae
    Genus: Sparganothis
    Species:
    S. sulfureana
    Binomial name
    Sparganothis sulfureana
    Synonyms
    • Croesia sulfureana Clemens, 1860
    • Tortrix (Dichelia) sulfureana var. belfrageana Zeller, 1875
    • Sparganothis euphronopa Meyrick, 1927
    • Croesia fulvoroseana Clemens, 1864
    • Croesia gallivorana Clemens, 1864
    • Conchylis gratana Walker, 1863
    • Croesia virgineana Zeller, 1875
    • Croesia virginiana Clemens, 1864

    The sparganothis fruitworm moth or blueberry leafroller (Sparganothis sulfureana) is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in most of eastern North America[3] and on Cuba.

    The wingspan is 10–20 mm.

    The larvae feed on various forbs and woody plants, including corn and cranberry.

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