Gelechia versutella
Zeller, 1873
Gelechia versutella is a small in the Gelechiidae, described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1873. It is known from western North America, with records spanning from Montana and Wyoming south to Texas and California. The larvae feed on Populus , including Populus fremontii and Populus tremuloides.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gelechia versutella: /ɡɛˈlɛkiə vɛrsuˈtɛlla/
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Habitat
Associated with Populus (cottonwoods and aspens), suggesting riparian and woodland where these trees occur.
Distribution
Western North America: Montana, Wyoming, Texas, and California.
Diet
Larvae feed on Populus , specifically Populus fremontii and Populus tremuloides.
Host Associations
- Populus fremontii - larval food plantFremont cottonwood
- Populus tremuloides - larval food plantQuaking aspen
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Taxonomic note
The Gelechia contains numerous small, often poorly known . Accurate identification typically requires examination of genitalia or molecular data.