Bactra maiorina

Heinrich, 1923

Bactra maiorina is a of tortricid described by Carl Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the Bactra, a group of small moths commonly known as bell moths or grass moths. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, though detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.

Bactra maiorina by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Bactra maiorina by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bactra maiorina: //ˈbæk.trə maɪˈɔːr.ɪ.nə//

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Taxonomic History

Described by German-American entomologist Carl Heinrich in 1923. The specific epithet 'maiorina' is of uncertain etymology but may relate to comparative size or morphological distinction from related .

Observation Data

As of the data cutoff, iNaturalist records 65 observations of this , suggesting it is documented but not frequently encountered by naturalists.

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