Eucosma autumnana

(McDunnough, 1942)

Eucosma autumnana is a of tortricid described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1942. It belongs to the large Eucosma, which contains numerous small moths commonly known as tortricids or leafroller moths. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States, with records from Vermont.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eucosma autumnana: /juːˈkɒzmə ˌɔːtəmˈnɑːnə/

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Distribution

Documented from Vermont, United States. Additional United States records are indicated but specific localities beyond Vermont are not confirmed in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet 'autumnana' likely refers to autumnal period or seasonal occurrence, a common naming convention in McDunnough's work. The was described in 1942, relatively late compared to many North American tortricids, suggesting it may be cryptic or historically overlooked.

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