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Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth

Acleris effractana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Tortricidae
Genus
Acleris
Species
Acleris effractana (Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth)

Similar Species in Acleris

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Ashy Button
Acleris sparsana
Least Concern
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Buff Button
Acleris permutana
Vulnerable
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Dark-streaked Button
Acleris umbrana
Least Concern
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Dark-triangle Button
Acleris laterana
Least Concern
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Elm Button
Acleris kochiella
Vulnerable
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Ginger Button
Acleris aspersana
Least Concern
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Golden leafroller moth
Acleris holmiana
Least Concern
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Grey Birch Button
Acleris logiana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth?
The scientific name of Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth is Acleris effractana. It belongs to the genus Acleris.
What is the conservation status of Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth?
Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth (Acleris effractana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth live?
Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth is found in Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth belong to?
Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth (Acleris effractana) belongs to the genus Acleris, which is part of the taxonomic family Tortricidae.
Is Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth endangered?
No, Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth (Acleris effractana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth belong to?
Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth (Acleris effractana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth?
The closest relatives of Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth in the genus Acleris include Ashy Button, Buff Button, Dark-streaked Button, Dark-triangle Button, Elm Button.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Acleris — 20 Species

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Ashy Button
Acleris sparsana
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Buff Button
Acleris permutana
VU 🐾
Dark-streaked Button
Acleris umbrana
LC 🐾
Dark-triangle Button
Acleris laterana
LC 🐾
Elm Button
Acleris kochiella
VU 🐾
Ginger Button
Acleris aspersana
LC 🐾
Golden leafroller moth
Acleris holmiana
LC 🐾
Grey Birch Button
Acleris logiana
LC 🐾
Heath Button
Acleris hyemana
LC
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Hook-Winged Tortrix Moth
Acleris effractana
LC
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Lichen Button
Acleris literana
LC 🐾
Maple Button
Acleris forsskaleana
LC 🐾
Marbled Button
Acleris maccana
LC 🐾
Marsh Button
Acleris lorquiniana
LC 🐾
Meadow-sweet Button
Acleris shepherdana
NT 🐾
Northern Button
Acleris lipsiana
LC 🐾
Notch-wing Button
Acleris emargana
LC 🐾
Perth Button
Acleris abietana
LC 🐾
Rusty Birch Button
Acleris notana
LC 🐾
Rusty Oak Button
Acleris ferrugana
LC
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