Proteoteras obnigrana
Heinrich, 1923
Proteoteras obnigrana is a small in the , first described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the Proteoteras, which includes commonly known as maple moths due to their larval association with maple trees. The species is part of the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Limited published information exists on this specific species, though its are documented as twig-boring pests of maples.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proteoteras obnigrana: /ˌproʊtiˈoʊtərəs ˌɑbnɪˈɡræna/
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Distribution
North America; specific range details are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Proteoteras aesculanaBoth belong to the Proteoteras and share similar and biology as maple-associated ; P. aesculana is better documented and may be confused with P. obnigrana in areas where ranges overlap.
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Taxonomic note
The Proteoteras was formerly placed in the Tortricinae but is now classified in Olethreutinae based on morphological and molecular evidence.
Data availability
This has 32 observations on iNaturalist as of the data retrieval date, indicating it is documented but not frequently encountered or reported.