Cydia americana
(Walsingham, 1879)
A small tortricid in the Cydia, described by Walsingham in 1879. The is poorly documented in scientific literature, with only minimal occurrence records available. As a member of the Grapholitini tribe, it likely shares the general of related Cydia species, though specific details remain unverified.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cydia americana: /ˈsɪdiə əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnə/
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Distribution
North America; specific range details are not well documented. GBIF records indicate limited observation data.
Similar Taxa
- Cydia pomonellaThe is the most economically significant in the and shares similar ; C. americana is smaller and lacks the distinctive wing patterns of C. pomonella.
- Cydia latiferreanaThe filbertworm moth is a well-known with documented associations on oaks and hazelnuts; C. americana has no confirmed host records to distinguish it.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Blacklighting at the Bohart: They Saw the Light | Bug Squad
- What Will You See at Bohart Museum Open House | Bug Squad
- Like a Moth to a Flame: Moth Night at Bohart Museum of Entomology | Bug Squad
- Bug Eric: December 2015
- Line Trapping: A Promising Method for More Accurate Pest Monitoring
- Odorant Receptor Gene in Codling Moth Also Affects Egg Production