Eucosma artemisiana
(Walsingham, 1879)
Eucosma artemisiana is a of tortricid described by Walsingham in 1879. It belongs to the Eucosma, a large group of small moths commonly known as bell moths or gall moths. The species epithet 'artemisiana' suggests an association with Artemisia plants. Like other members of the Olethreutinae, it likely has larvae that feed internally within plant tissues.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucosma artemisiana: /juːˈkɒzmə ɑːrtəˌmɪsiˈænə/
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Host Associations
- Artemisia - plantInferred from epithet; not confirmed by direct observation
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'artemisiana' indicates probable association with Artemisia (sagebrush/wormwood) plants, though this relationship requires verification through larval rearing or field observation records.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 102 observations for this , indicating it is documented but not extensively studied.