Eucosma ochrocephala
(Walsingham, 1895)
Pale-headed Eucosma Moth
Eucosma ochrocephala is a of tortricid in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae. The species was first described by Walsingham in 1895 under the basionym Semasia ochrocephala. It is part of the diverse Eucosma, which contains numerous small moth species, many of which are associated with Asteraceae plants. The species is recognized in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucosma ochrocephala: //juːˈkɒzmə ˌɒkroʊˈsɛfələ//
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Host Associations
- Asteraceae - -level associationMany Eucosma are associated with Asteraceae; specific records for E. ochrocephala not documented in available sources
Similar Taxa
- Other Eucosma speciesMembers of Eucosma are morphologically similar small tortricid moths, often requiring genitalia examination or molecular analysis for definitive identification; E. ochrocephala specifically distinguished by its ochre (yellowish) coloration as indicated by the specific epithet
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Semasia ochrocephala by Walsingham in 1895, later transferred to the Eucosma. The specific epithet 'ochrocephala' derives from Greek 'ochros' (pale yellow) and 'kephale' (), referring to the head coloration.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 684 observations for this , indicating it is documented in citizen science databases, though specific geographic and ecological details from these observations are not provided in available sources.