Epinotia columbia
(Kearfott, 1904)
Epinotia columbia is a of tortricid described by Kearfott in 1904. It belongs to the tribe Eucosmini within the Olethreutinae. The species has been recorded in the prairie provinces of Canada, with observations documented in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epinotia columbia: /ɛpɪˈnoʊʃiə kəˈlʌmbiə/
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Distribution
Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada. GBIF records confirm presence in these three prairie provinces, with iNaturalist documenting 31 observations.
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Taxonomic Status
Accepted in Catalogue of Life and GBIF. Originally described by Kearfott in 1904.
Data Availability
Limited biological and ecological information available in public databases. Most records are from citizen science platforms and specimen collections.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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