Archips Hübner (Tortricidae: Tortricinae: Archipini)
The genus Archips contains approximately 110 described species that are distributed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The forewing pattern of many species is similar, with a mark in the subbasal area, a well-defined median fascia, and a costal spot. With the exception of A. packardiana, males of all species of Archips treated on this site have a well-developed costal fold.
Male genitalia are characterized by a finger-like or spatulate uncus, reduced socii, well-developed gnathos, and rounded valvae. Female genitalia are characterized by a funnel-like sterigma, single signum in the corpus bursae, and many species have a cestum in the ductus bursae.
This group contains a number of important pest species, such as A. podana and A. xylosteana. Larvae feed primarily on deciduous trees and shrubs, including apple (Malus spp.), apricot (Prunus armeniaca), plum (Prunus sp.), pear (Pyrus spp.), peach (Prunus persica), and many others. However, most species are external leaf feeders, and fruit damage is caused by incidental feeding or when leaves are webbed to fruit.
It is difficult to distinguish between different species of Archips (or many Archipini) using larval morphology. As such, most Archips species intercepted at United States ports of entry are not identified beyond the subfamily level.
Seventeen species are treated here, thirteen of which are native to North America. Three (A. podana, A. rosana, and A. xylosteana) are exotic, but established in North America. One European species (A. crataegana) has not been reported from North America. For photos of additional species not covered here, visit the Moth Photographers Group link below.
Exotic species
Adventive species
Native species
Authors: KA Austin, TM Gilligan, ME Epstein
Content last updated May 2025
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