Gretchena dulciana

Heinrich, 1923

Gretchena dulciana is a of tortricid described by Carl Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini, a group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths. The species is part of a North American with limited published documentation.

Gretchena dulciana by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Gretchena dulciana by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gretchena dulciana: /ˈɡretʃə.nə dʌlˈtʃiːɑːnə/

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Distribution

North America (based on distribution and Heinrich's North American tortricid revisions).

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Taxonomic Context

The Gretchena was established by Heinrich and includes several North American . G. dulciana was described in Heinrich's 1923 revision of North American Olethreutinae. The specific epithet 'dulciana' is of unclear etymology but may relate to 'dulcis' (sweet) in Latin.

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