Pelochrista scintillana

(Clemens, 1865)

Spangled Pelochrista

Pelochrista scintillana is a of tortricid in the Tortricidae. It is commonly known as the Spangled Pelochrista. The species was first described by Clemens in 1865 under the basionym Callimosema scintillana. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 3151.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pelochrista scintillana: //ˌpɛloʊˈkrɪstə sɪnˌtɪlˈjɑːnə//

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Distribution

Recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada.

Behavior

Has been observed at blacklighting stations, indicating activity.

Similar Taxa

Pelochrista eburataBoth are congeneric tortricid moths lacking , collected together at blacklighting events.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Callimosema scintillana by Clemens in 1865; later transferred to Pelochrista.

Catalogue Reference

Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 3151.