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Spruce Budworm Moth

Choristoneura fumiferana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Tortricidae ›Genus: Choristoneura

About

Choristoneura fumiferana, the eastern spruce budworm, is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is also commonly referred to as the spruce budworm. It is one of the most destructive native insects in the northern spruce and fir forests of the eastern United States and Canada. Its range is also the widest of all the budworm species. Eastern spruce budworm populations can experience significant oscillations. During outbreaks, populations grow to extremely high densities, compared...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spruce Budworm Moth?
The scientific name of Spruce Budworm Moth is Choristoneura fumiferana.
What kingdom does Spruce Budworm Moth belong to?
Spruce Budworm Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spruce Budworm Moth belong to?
Spruce Budworm Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Spruce Budworm Moth belong to?
Spruce Budworm Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Spruce Budworm Moth belong to?
Spruce Budworm Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Spruce Budworm Moth belong to?
Spruce Budworm Moth belongs to the family Tortricidae.
What genus does Spruce Budworm Moth belong to?
Spruce Budworm Moth belongs to the genus Choristoneura.