Eucosma albertana

(McDunnough, 1925)

Eucosma albertana is a of tortricid described by McDunnough in 1925. It belongs to the Olethreutinae, a group commonly known as olethreutine moths or tortricids with larvae that often feed internally in plant tissues. The species epithet 'albertana' suggests a connection to Alberta, Canada, likely referring to the type locality. Like other members of the Eucosma, it is presumed to have small to medium-sized with characteristic tortricid wing posture at rest.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eucosma albertana: //juːˈkɒzmə ælˈbɜːrtænə//

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Distribution

Known from Alberta, Canada, based on the type locality implied by the epithet. Additional distribution records are not well documented in available sources.

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