Proteoteras crescentana
Kearfott, 1907
Black-crescent Proteoteras Moth
A small tortricid found in northern North America, with records from the Canadian prairies and Vermont. The belongs to a whose larvae are known to bore into maple plant tissues. are attracted to light.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proteoteras crescentana: /proʊtiːəˈtɛrəs krɛsɛnˈtænə/
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Distribution
Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada; Vermont in the United States. Records suggest a northern distribution pattern.
Host Associations
- Acer - larval Proteoteras larvae are known to tunnel in maple twigs, petioles, and seeds; specific confirmation for P. crescentana is lacking
Behavior
have been observed at blacklight.
Similar Taxa
- Proteoteras aesculanaSame ; both are maple-associated tortricids with similar larval habits, though P. aesculana is more eastern in distribution and specifically associated with maple twig boring