Eucosma modernana
(McDunnough, 1925)
Eucosma modernana is a of tortricid in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae. It was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1925. The Eucosma comprises numerous small to medium-sized moths, many of which are associated with Asteraceae plants. Specific ecological details for E. modernana remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America; records from Canada and the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Eucosma campolilianaSimilar wing pattern and size; both occur in overlapping ranges and require genitalia examination for reliable separation.
- Eucosma dorsisignatanaShares general Olethreutinae ; distinguished by forewing markings and male genitalia structure.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Canadian entomologist James Halliday McDunnough in 1925. The epithet 'modernana' does not follow a clear etymological pattern common in the .
Documentation status
The is represented by few observations in public databases (7 records on iNaturalist as of source date), suggesting it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify from photographs alone.