Cydia flexiloqua
(Heinrich, 1926)
Cydia flexiloqua is a of in the Tortricidae, described by Heinrich in 1926. It belongs to the Cydia, which contains numerous economically significant including the () and the filbertworm (Cydia latiferreana). The species has been recorded in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). Very little specific information is available about its biology, associations, or economic importance.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cydia flexiloqua: /ˈsiːdiə ˌflɛksɪˈloʊkwə/
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Distribution
Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada; Vermont in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Cydia pomonellaBoth are congeneric in the Cydia; C. pomonella is a major global pest of apple and pear orchards, while C. flexiloqua lacks documented economic significance
- Cydia latiferreanaBoth share the Cydia and similar morphological features; C. latiferreana is a well-known pest of pomegranate and filbert, with established protocols, whereas C. flexiloqua has no documented pest status
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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