Endothenia nubilana
(Clemens, 1865)
Cloudy Endothenia
A small tortricid with a wingspan of approximately 15–20 mm. are grayish-brown with variable darker mottling that gives the its . The species is associated with wetland and riparian where its larval plants occur.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Endothenia nubilana: /ɛnˈdoʊθɛniə nuːbɪˈlɑːnə/
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Habitat
Wetland margins, riparian zones, and moist meadows where larval plants in Lamiaceae are present.
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada.
Diet
Larvae feed internally in stems and roots of Lamiaceae, including mints (Mentha) and woundworts (Stachys).
Ecological Role
Larval stem-boring activity may contribute to nutrient cycling in wetland plant .