It is found in the eastern United States and south-eastern Canada, from Quebec and Ontario to Florida, west to Texas and at least Iowa.

Neonatal larvae are not thought to naturally commit egg cannibalism.

However Rock 1968 was able to induce it in laboratory conditions.

[4] They go on to feed on various plants, including the leaves and fruit of apple and other fruit trees, as well as spruce and various vegetables.

Data related to Argyrotaenia velutinana at Wikispecies