Barbara mappana

Freeman, 1941

Barbara mappana is a of tortricid described by Freeman in 1941. It is known to occur in North America, with documented records from Vermont and other parts of the United States. The species has been reported in association with white spruce cones, though it is considered to be of minor economic or ecological importance relative to other insects that feed on this plant.

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Distribution

North America; documented from Vermont (USA) and other locations in the United States.

Diet

Observed on cones of white spruce (Picea glauca).

Host Associations

  • Picea glauca - feedingreported on cones; considered of minor importance

Human Relevance

Considered of minor importance compared to other insects that consume or potentially damage white spruce.

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Taxonomic authorship

First described by Freeman in 1941.

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