Pelochrista nr-bolanderana
Pelochrista nr-bolanderana is a tortricid in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae. The 'nr' designation indicates this is a near-relative of P. bolanderana, not a confirmed identification. It has been documented in blacklight surveys in California. Like other Pelochrista species, it is a small moth with typical tortricid wing posture at rest.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelochrista nr-bolanderana: //ˌpɛloʊˈkrɪstə ɛnˌɑr boʊˌlændəˈreɪnə//
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Identification
The 'nr' (near) designation distinguishes this record from confirmed P. bolanderana; positive identification to level requires additional examination, likely of genitalia or molecular analysis. As a Pelochrista species, it is a small tortricid with characteristic bell-shaped wing posture at rest, but specific diagnostic features separating it from P. bolanderana and are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Documented from California, USA, based on blacklighting records from the Davis area.
Seasonality
Observed in mid-July in Yolo County, California.
Behavior
Attracted to ultraviolet light sources during blacklighting surveys.
Similar Taxa
- Pelochrista bolanderanaThe 'nr' designation explicitly indicates similarity to this ; the record represents a specimen closely resembling but not confirmed as P. bolanderana
- Pelochrista eburataCongeneric tortricid documented from the same blacklighting event in Davis, California; both are small Olethreutinae attracted to UV light