Acleris chalybeana, the lesser maple leafroller moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin.mothphotographersgroup
The wingspan is 20–21 mm. The forewings are olive grey.McDunnough, J. 1934. The Canadian species of the Tortricid genus Peronea. Canadian Journal of Research, 1934, 11(3): 290–332 Adults have been recorded on wing from March to November.
The larvae feed on the leaves of Acer rubrum, Acer saccharinum, Acer spicatum, Quercus rubra, Betula (including Betula papyrifera), Corylus and Fagus species.Tortricidae Food Plant Database They are light green and reach a length of about 19 mm. Early instar larvae may overwinter in hibernacula on twigs of their host plant. Pupation takes place in a folded leaf shelter.Bug Guide
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