Archips argyrospila, the fruit-tree leafroller moth, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in most of the United States and southern Canada.
 The length of the forewings is 6-10.2 mm for males and 8.5-11.7 mm for females. Adults have a variable forewing colour consisting of combination of reddish brown, dark brown and tan. Adults are on wing from mid May to July in one generation per year.
 The larvae feed on a wide range of plants and are considered a pest on apples and pears. Recorded host plants include: Medicago, Malus, Prunus, Taxodium distichum, Phaseolus, Vaccinium, Betula, Acer negundo, Aesculus, Ceanothus, Cercocarpus, Citrus, Quercus, Eriodictyon, Vitis, Crataegus, Carya, Gleditsia triacanthos, Humulus, Syringa, Avena, Allium, Maclura pomifera, Pyrus, Rheum, Sassafras and Juglans species. First instar larvae bore into the buds of their host plant. Later instars roll or tie leaves together or tie them to fruit. They feed on the leaves, flowers, buds or fruits of the host plant. Pupation takes place within the larval shelter.

harmful

Archips argyrospila is considered a tree pest because it primarily feeds on the foliage of various tree species, causing damage to the leaves and potentially impacting the overall health and growth of the trees.

tree pest

Archips argyrospila can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the foliage of garden plants, including ornamental trees and shrubs, which can lead to defoliation and damage to the overall appearance and health of the garden.

garden pest

Archips argyrospila can be considered crop pests because they have been known to feed on the foliage of various crop plants, such as apple and pear trees, potentially causing significant damage to the crops and affecting their yield and quality.

crop pest

Archips argyrospila is considered a pest because it feeds on the foliage of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage to the leaves and potentially impacting the health and productivity of these plants.

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