Diedra cockerellana

Diedra cockerellana, Cockerell's moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, Ontario, Utah and Wisconsin.[2]

Diedra cockerellana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Diedra
Species:
D. cockerellana
Binomial name
Diedra cockerellana
(Kearfott, 1907)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tortrix cockerellana Kearfott, 1907
  • Argyrotaenia cockerellana

The moth is about 18–22 mm. The forewings are yellowish-brown, covered by series of connected loops. Two of these have a black margin and white filling.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from July to October.

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide
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