Pelochrista irroratana
(Walsingham, 1879)
Pelochrista irroratana is a of in the Olethreutinae, first described by Walsingham in 1879. It belongs to a large of small moths commonly known as shoot borers or fruit borers. The species is rarely encountered in collections, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other members of its genus, it likely has a concealed lifestyle as a , though specific biological details remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelochrista irroratana: //ˌpɛloʊˈkrɪstə ɪˌroʊrəˈtɑːnə//
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Data scarcity
Pelochrista irroratana is among the many with minimal published biological information. The Pelochrista contains over 100 species, many of which are poorly known beyond their original descriptions.