Catastega triangulana
Brown, 1992
Catastega triangulana is a of tortrix in the Tortricidae, described by Brown in 1992. It belongs to the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. The species is part of a whose larvae are known to feed on Asteraceae plants. Information on this species remains limited, with few documented observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Catastega triangulana: /kæ.təˈstɛɡə traɪˌæŋɡjuˈleɪnə/
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Host Associations
- Asteraceae - larval plant Catastega larvae are known to feed on Asteraceae; specific records for C. triangulana are not documented
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'triangulana' likely refers to a triangular marking or wing pattern characteristic of this , though this has not been formally described in accessible literature.
Data availability
This has only 8 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.