Pammene felicitana

Heinrich, 1923

Happy Pammene

A small tortricid with a wingspan of approximately 13 mm. are active from May to July. The is widely distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Florida to Maine, west to North Dakota and Oklahoma).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pammene felicitana: //pæˈmiːni ˌfɛlɪˈsɪtənə//

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Identification

The small size (13 mm wingspan) and May-July period may aid identification. Distinguishing features from other Pammene are not documented in available sources.

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Appearance

Small with wingspan approximately 13 mm. Specific wing pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

North America: Canada (Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and United States (Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Vermont).

Seasonality

on wing from May to July.

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Common name origin

The "Happy Pammene" is a direct translation from the specific epithet "felicitana" (from Latin "felicitas," meaning happiness or good fortune).

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