Coleotechnites florae
(Freeman, 1960)
Coleotechnites Flower Moth
Coleotechnites florae is a small in the Gelechiidae, described by Freeman in 1960. It occurs across much of North America, with records spanning from western Canada through the eastern and southern United States. The is associated with coniferous , and its larvae feed on Pinus contorta (lodgepole pine).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coleotechnites florae: /ˌkoʊliːoʊˈtɛknɪtiːz ˈflɔːri/
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Habitat
Coniferous forests and areas where Pinus contorta (lodgepole pine) occurs. The association with this pine suggests ranging from montane forests to coastal plains in western North America, and potentially planted or naturalized stands in the eastern part of its range.
Distribution
North America. Recorded from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington).
Diet
Larvae feed on Pinus contorta (lodgepole pine). feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Pinus contorta - larval plantlodgepole pine
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Evagora florae Freeman, 1960, later transferred to Coleotechnites.