Species Details

Acleris maccana

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IdentificationA small (approx. 2 cm wingspan) grey-brown or red-brown moth with "squared" wings and the abrupt "shoulder" characteristic of Tortricids. The forewing markings are highly variable. Some specimens (above at right) are poorly marked with markings confined to a narrow oblique rusty red line crossing the forewing midway, and a less prominent erratic line crossing from the midpoint of the costa to the anal angle. Other specimens are grey (lower at right) with the outer half of the wing dark red-brown, frequently with a dark oblique band near the forewing base. Hindwings mottled light brownish grey. The male genitalia (lower right) are quite distinct.

Scientific Name Acleris maccana Habitat Probably occurs in wooded areas throughout the province. Identification
A small (approx. 2 cm wingspan) grey-brown or red-brown moth with "squared" wings and the abrupt "shoulder" characteristic of Tortricids. The forewing markings are highly variable. Some specimens (above at right) are…
A small (approx. 2 cm wingspan) grey-brown or red-brown moth with "squared" wings and the abrupt "shoulder" characteristic of Tortricids. The forewing markings are highly variable. Some specimens (above at right) are poorly marked with markings confined to a narrow oblique rusty red line crossing the forewing midway, and a less prominent erratic line crossing from the midpoint of the costa to the anal angle. Other specimens are grey (lower at right) with the outer half of the wing dark red-brown, frequently with a dark oblique band near the forewing base. Hindwings mottled light brownish grey. The male genitalia (lower right) are quite distinct.
Life History
Poorly known. Acleris maccana is a solitary leaf roller that feeds on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs including Myrica, Vaccinium, Rhododendron, Malus, Betula, Salix, Populus and others. The flight period is…
Poorly known. Acleris maccana is a solitary leaf roller that feeds on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs including Myrica, Vaccinium, Rhododendron, Malus, Betula, Salix, Populus and others. The flight period is late fall (late Aug – early Oct.) and again in early spring (early Apr – mid May), probably hibernating. There is a single annual brood. Adults come to light.
Range
Circumpolar. Europe east across the boreal regions to Siberia; in North America it occurs across much of the boreal forest region, south in the mountains in the east. In Alberta it has been collected from north of Lake…
Circumpolar. Europe east across the boreal regions to Siberia; in North America it occurs across much of the boreal forest region, south in the mountains in the east. In Alberta it has been collected from north of Lake Athabasca (Cornwall Lake) south to Waterton Lakes National Park.
Acleris maccana
Acleris maccana
Acleris maccana

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"Species Details - Acleris maccana, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6393. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Anweiler, G. G.
Role species page author
Date 2008

References

Specimen Information

There are 105 specimens of this Species.

105 results plotted on map in 9 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM51440 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1933-05-05

UASM51441 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1944-10-10

UASM51442 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1934-04-19

UASM51443 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1934-04-25

UASM51444 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1945-09-29

UASM51445 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1938-04-27

UASM51446 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1940-09-14

UASM51447 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1933-04-22

UASM51448 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1934-04-21

UASM51449 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1928-05-14

UASM51450 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1928-04-25

UASM51451 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1931-04-28

UASM51452 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1924-04-25

UASM51453 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1942-10-06

UASM51454 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1935-10-06

UASM51455 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1942-10-10

UASM51456 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1945-09-15

UASM51457 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1934-10-02

UASM51458 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1947-04-25

UASM51459 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1934-04-19

UASM51460 - Acleris maccana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1932-09-29

Adult Seasonal Distribution