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Archips alberta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1923.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded across boreal Canada, south through the mountains to Utah. The habitat consists of coniferous forests.

The wingspan is 22–25 mm.[2] Adults are on wing from early July to mid-August.

The larvae feed on Picea mariana, Picea glauca and Picea engelmannii.[3]

References

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Dombroskie, J. J. (April 16, 2009). “Species Details: Archips alberta. University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.