Olethreutes atrodentana
(Fernald, 1882)
Olethreutes atrodentana is a of tortricid in the Tortricidae, first described by Fernald in 1882. The species belongs to the large Olethreutes, which contains numerous small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. Like other members of this genus, it is likely a small moth with characteristic wing patterns typical of the Olethreutinae . The original description dates to the late 19th century, indicating it has been recognized in entomological literature for over 140 years.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olethreutes atrodentana: /oˌlɛθruˈɛtiːz ˌætroʊdɛnˈtæna/
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Distribution
Manitoba, Canada
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described as Eccopsis atrodentana by Fernald in 1882 before being transferred to the Olethreutes. This basionym is recorded in NCBI and reflects the historical taxonomic revisions within the Tortricidae .
Observation Data
As of the available data, there are 211 observations of this recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented with some frequency by citizen scientists, though specific details about its remain limited in publicly available sources.