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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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