Catastega triangulana

Brown, 1992

Catastega triangulana is a of tortrix in the , described by in 1992. It belongs to the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. The species is part of a whose are known to feed on Asteraceae plants. Information on this species remains limited, with few documented observations.

Catastega triangulana by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Catastega triangulana by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Catastega triangulana: /kæ.təˈstɛɡə traɪˌæŋɡjuˈleɪnə/

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Host Associations

  • Asteraceae - larval Catastega 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 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.

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