The Archipini is the largest tribe within the Tortricinae, with more than 2,000 described species in approximately 230 genera (Brown 2005Brown 2005:
Brown, J. W. 2005. Tortricidae (Lepidoptera). In: World catalogue of insects 5: 1–741. Apollo Books, Stenstrup, Denmark.). Its members are present in all regions but are considerably less diverse in the New World. Forewing pattern varies greatly; however, a large number of species have a generalized fasciate pattern, with a well-expressed basal and median fascia, and a dark costal spot. Male genitalia are characterized by an elongate, variably-shaped uncus with apicoventral setae; a well-developed gnathos; and rounded, sometimes membranous or folded, valvae. Females of nearly all Archipini have a dagger-shaped signum with a capitulum; this character is the only true synapomorphy for the group.
This group contains the most pest species of any tortricid tribe. Most are mostly polyphagous external feeders, typically leafrollers, and the tribe includes many pests, such as the light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana), the oblique-banded leaf roller (Choristoneura rosaceana), the tea tortrix (Homona coffearia), and the notorious budworms (Choristoneura spp.) of North America. Some species, such as the light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana), have been recorded feeding on more than 500 species of plants. Larvae of many species have few diagnostic morphological characters, and it may be difficult to separate larvae of various genera such as Archips, Argyrotaenia, Clepsis, etc. As such, many larval interceptions at United States ports of entry are not identified below the subfamily or tribe level except in certain cases of specific host/origin associations.
About one-third of the taxa treated on this site are archipines. These taxa include a mix of target and non-target species; they are arranged below by genus. For photos of additional non-targets not covered here, visit the Moth Photographers Group link below.
Included species:
Exotic species
Cacoecia occidentalis [generic placement unclear]
Adventive species
Native species
Argyrotaenia pinatubana (native)
Argyrotaenia quadrifasciana (native)
Argyrotaenia quercifoliana (native)
Argyrotaenia velutinana (native)
Choristoneura fumiferana complex
Authors: KA Austin, TM Gilligan, ME Epstein
Content last updated May 2025
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