Pelochrista salaciana

(Blanchard & Knudson, 1982)

Pelochrista salaciana is a of tortricid described by Blanchard and Knudson in 1982. It belongs to the Pelochrista, a diverse group of small moths within the Tortricidae. The species is part of the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Limited published information exists on its and distribution.

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How to pronounce Pelochrista salaciana: //ˌpɛloʊˈkrɪstə ˌsæləˈsiːənə//

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Taxonomic Note

The Pelochrista was historically treated as a subgenus of Eucosma, but modern classifications recognize it as a distinct genus. -level identification within Pelochrista typically requires examination of genitalia .

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