Bug FAQHickory Shuckworm Moth
Cydia caryana · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Tortricidae
Source: Wikipedia
The moth is small, with a wingspan of about 10 to 12 mm. It lives in eastern North America, including Quebec, Ontario, and the eastern United States. Adults are seen flying in early summer, roughly from June through July.
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Size
Wings measure roughly ten to twelve millimetres across.
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What it eats
The caterpillars feed mainly on pecan and hickory trees.
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Life cycle
Adults are active from June to July, depending on location.
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When you see it
The flight period falls in early summer, typically June-July.
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Where it comes from
Its range includes eastern Canada (Quebec and Ontario) and the eastern United States.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 33 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Alabama, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Louisiana.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in Canada; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When can I see the adult moths?
Adults are on the wing in June and July, varying by region.
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How big is the Hickory Shuckworm Moth?
The wingspan is about ten to twelve millimetres.
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Where is this moth found?
It lives in eastern North America, including parts of Canada and the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cydia_caryana
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