Pelochrista sandiego
(Kearfott, 1908)
Pelochrista sandiego is a of in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae. It was described by Kearfott in 1908. The species is part of the diverse Pelochrista, which contains numerous small moth species. Like other members of its family, it is likely and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelochrista sandiego: //ˌpɛloʊˈkrɪstə sænˈdiːeɪɡoʊ//
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Behavior
Has been observed to be attracted to blacklight/ultraviolet light sources, based on general of documented at blacklighting events.
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Taxonomic Note
Pelochrista sandiego is classified in the tribe Eucosmini within the Olethreutinae. The Pelochrista is a large and taxonomically complex group within .
Data Availability
This has limited published information available in the provided sources. Most biological and ecological details remain undocumented in accessible literature.