Pseudexentera virginiana
(Clemens, 1864)
Virginia Pseudexentera Moth
Pseudexentera virginiana is a small in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae. The was described by Clemens in 1864 and is known from the eastern United States. As a member of the tribe Eucosmini, it belongs to a group of small, often inconspicuous moths whose typically feed internally on tissues. The specific epithet 'virginiana' suggests historical association with the Virginia region, though the species has broader distribution in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudexentera virginiana: /ˌsjuːdɛkˈsɛntərə vɜːˌdʒɪnɪˈeɪnə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont and other parts of the eastern United States. Distribution records indicate presence in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.