Carposina_fernaldana

<i>Carposina fernaldana</i>

Carposina fernaldana

Species of moth

Carposina fernaldana, the currant fruitworm moth, is a moth in the Carposinidae family. It was described by August Busck in 1907. It is found in North America, where it is found from Quebec, along the Mississippi drainage, to Missouri.

Quick Facts Carposina fernaldana, Scientific classification ...
Carposina fernaldana, currant fruitworm moth, Size: 7.3 mm
Carposina fernaldana, currant fruitworm moth, Size: 8.5 mm

The wingspan is 15–20 mm.

The larvae feed on Crataegus and Ribes species.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Charles H. Fernald.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Bug Guide


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