Proteoteras willingana
(Kearfott, 1904)
eastern boxelder twig borer moth, Boxelder Twig Borer Moth
A small tortricid with a wingspan of 15–25 mm, distributed across southern Canada and the eastern United States through the Great Plains. The suggests larval association with boxelder (Acer negundo), though specific plant documentation for this appears limited in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proteoteras willingana: /ˌproʊtiˈoʊtərəs ˌwɪlɪŋˈeɪnə/
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Distribution
Southern Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Vermont), eastern United States, west through the Great Plains.
Similar Taxa
- Proteoteras aesculanaBoth are twig-boring tortricids in the same ; P. aesculana (Maple Twig Borer Moth) is confirmed to tunnel in maple twigs, petioles, and seeds, suggesting P. willingana may have similar habits on boxelder given its .