Pelochrista shastana
(Walsingham, 1879)
Pelochrista shastana is a small in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae. The was described by Walsingham in 1879. Like other members of the Pelochrista, it belongs to the tribe Eucosmini, a group of small moths often referred to as 'bell moths' or 'tortricid .' Very few documented observations of this species exist in public databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelochrista shastana: //ˌpɛloʊˈkrɪstə ˌʃæˈstænə//
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Distribution
The specific epithet 'shastana' suggests a possible association with the Mount Shasta region of northern California, though this has not been confirmed by modern records. The is known from very few observations; iNaturalist records only 4 observations of this species globally.
Similar Taxa
- Pelochrista eburataBoth are small in the Pelochrista. P. eburata has been documented at blacklighting events in Davis, California, and may occur in similar .
- Other Pelochrista speciesMembers of this are morphologically similar small , often requiring dissection or molecular analysis for definitive identification.