Archips georgianus, the Georgia archips moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Jersey, south to Florida and then west to Texas.[2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Archips |
| Species: | A. georgianus
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The wingspan is 15–22 mm. The forewings are bright reddish chestnut with shining pinkish ochreous bands and mottlings. The hindwings are brown.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from May to August.
The larvae feed on Vaccinium, Carya and Quercus species (including Quercus laevis).[5]
References
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- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Bug Guide
- ^ Walsingham L. 1879. Illustrations of typical specimens of Lepidoptera: Heterocera in the collection of the British Museum. p. (9)
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- ^ HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants