The maple-basswood leafroller (Sparganothis pettitana) is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in eastern North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas.
 The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July. There is one generation per year.
 The larvae feed on the leaves of apple, basswood and maple. They hide and feed inside a rolled leaf or leaf-tip. Pupation occurs inside the leaf rolls.

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Cenopis pettitana is considered a tree pest because it has a tendency to infest and damage trees, feeding on their foliage, bark, or wood, which can weaken the tree's health and potentially lead to its decline or death.

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Cenopis pettitana can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on plants commonly found in gardens, such as vegetables, fruits, or ornamental plants, causing damage to the foliage or fruits and impacting the overall health and productivity of the garden plants.

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Cenopis pettitana can be considered crop pests because they have the potential to infest and damage agricultural crops, feeding on the foliage, fruits, or stems of the crops, which can result in reduced crop yield and quality.

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Cenopis pettitana is considered a pest because it has a tendency to infest and damage trees, gardens, and crops, feeding on their foliage, bark, or fruits, which can lead to weakened plant health, reduced yield, and economic losses.

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