Cydia anaranjada

(Miller, 1959)

slash pine seedworm moth

Cydia anaranjada, the slash pine seedworm , is a of moth found in southeastern North America. The species was described by Miller in 1959. Like other members of the Cydia, it is likely associated with coniferous , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The suggests a larval association with slash pine (*Pinus elliottii*) seeds.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cydia anaranjada: /ˈsɪdiə æˌnærænˈjɑdə/

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Distribution

Southeastern North America. Specific range details beyond this regional description are not well documented.

Host Associations

Pinus elliottii - likely larval Inferred from 'slash pine seedworm '; direct documentation not found in sources

Similar Taxa

Cydia latiferreanaBoth are North Cydia associated with coniferous or hardwood ; C. latiferreana (filbertworm) is a documented pest of pomegranate and filbert, and appears in similar blacklighting surveys in California
Cydia pomonellaBoth are congeneric seed- or fruit-feeding ; C. pomonella () is a major global pest of apple and pear with well-studied biology, serving as a reference point for Cydia

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet 'anaranjada' is Spanish for 'orange-colored', likely referring to coloration. The is rarely encountered in entomological literature compared to better-known .

Data Deficiency

This has only 20 observations on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing its biology were found in the provided sources.