Rhyacionia rigidana
(Fernald, 1880)
Pitch Pine Tip Moth
A small tortricid whose larvae are specialized feeders on pine shoots. The has been studied for its larval development, with five instars confirmed through morphometric analysis of capsule widths. references its association with pitch pine (Pinus rigida).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhyacionia rigidana: /raɪəˈkoʊniə rɪˈdʒɪdænə/
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Host Associations
- Pinus rigida - larval plantinferred from ; specific records not verified in provided sources
Life Cycle
Five larval instars; determined through multimodal analysis of capsule widths from 962 larvae. Instar progression follows with in head capsule dimensions.