Pelochrista biplagata
(Walsingham, 1895)
Pelochrista biplagata is a of tortricid in the Tortricidae, described by Walsingham in 1895. It belongs to the large Pelochrista, which contains numerous species of small moths commonly known as tortricids or leafroller moths. The species is part of the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a small moth with typical tortricid , though specific details about its remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelochrista biplagata: //ˌpɛloʊˈkrɪstə ˌbaɪpləˈɡeɪtə//
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Similar Taxa
- Pelochrista eburataAnother in the same , also a tortricid with no , collected at the same blacklighting events in Davis, California
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'biplagata' refers to 'two-marked' or 'two-spotted,' likely describing wing pattern characteristics, though original description details are not available in provided sources.