Episimus tyrius, the maple tip borer moth or maple leaftier moth,[1] is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is found in the eastern United States from New York to Florida west to Texas.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Episimus |
| Species: | E. tyrius
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| Binomial name | |
| Episimus tyrius Heinrich, 1923
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The wingspan measures 9–12 mm. The moth flies year round in Florida, but flies from June to August in other parts of its range.[2]
The larvae feed on mainly on maples (Acer), but may also use redbay (Persea borbonia) and Carolina laurelcherry (Prunus caroliniana).[2][3]
References
edit- ^ Coin, Patrick; Eiseman, Charley (4 March 2011). "Species Episimus tyrius - Maple Tip Borer Moth - Hodges#2703". Bugguide.net. Iowa State University. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ^ a b c Gilligan, Todd M.; Wright, Donald J.; Gibson, Loran D. (2008). Olethreutine Moths of the Midwestern United States. Columbus, OH: Ohio Biological Survey. p. 45. ISBN 978-0-86727-160-7.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Episimus Walsingham, 1892". funet.fi. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
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