Retinia metallica
(Busck, 1914)
Ponderosa Pine Caterpillar Moth
Retinia metallica is a of in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae. The species was described by Busck in 1914. Commonly known as the Ponderosa Pine Moth, it belongs to a whose are typically associated with coniferous . As with other Retinia species, this moth likely has a tied to pine trees, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Retinia metallica: //rɛˈtɪniə mɛˈtælɪkə//
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Host Associations
- Pinus ponderosa - likely larval Inferred from ; specific records for this not documented in provided sources
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Taxonomic Note
The epithet 'metallica' refers to metallic coloration, a naming convention shared with other including a deep-sea crab (Macrostylis metallicola) named after the Metallica. However, there is no direct connection between this 's name and the band.