Eucosma montanana
(Walsingham, 1884)
Eucosma montanana is a of first described by Walsingham in 1884. It belongs to the Tortricidae ( moths), a large and economically important group of moths. The species is placed in the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. As a member of the Eucosma, it is part of a diverse group of small moths, many of which are associated with specific plants.
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How to pronounce Eucosma montanana: /juːˈkɒzmə mɒnˈtænənə/
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Taxonomic History
Eucosma montanana was described by Lord Walsingham in 1884. The has been accepted in taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The Eucosma contains numerous species, many of which are difficult to distinguish without examination of structures.
Taxonomic Position
The is classified within , one of the largest of with over 10,000 described species worldwide. The Olethreutinae contains many species whose are internal feeders in seeds, fruits, or stems of plants.