Eucosma annetteana
(Kearfott, 1907)
Eucosma annetteana is a small tortricid in the tribe Eucosmini, described by Kearfott in 1907. The is poorly documented in published literature, with limited information available on its and . It belongs to a large of tortricid moths whose larvae are predominantly associated with Asteraceae plants. Observations are sparse, with only 26 records on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucosma annetteana: /juˈkɒzmə æˌnɛtiˈɑːnə/
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Distribution
North America; specific range details are not well documented in accessible sources.
Host Associations
- Asteraceae - probable larval plant Based on -level patterns in Eucosma; not confirmed for this specifically.
Similar Taxa
- Other Eucosma speciesEucosma contains numerous small, brown-patterned tortricids that are difficult to distinguish without genitalia examination or detailed forewing pattern analysis. E. annetteana requires identification.
More Details
Data limitations
This has minimal published biological data. Most Eucosma species are documented primarily through taxonomic revisions rather than ecological studies. The sparse iNaturalist observations (n=26) suggest either genuine rarity, undercollection, or identification challenges.