Olethreutes carolana
(McDunnough, 1922)
Olethreutes carolana is a of tortricid in the Olethreutinae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1922. It belongs to a large of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species is known from the Canadian prairies, with records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the typical Olethreutes with relatively broad, somewhat triangular forewings when at rest.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olethreutes carolana: /ˌɒlɛˈθruːtɛs ˌkæroʊˈlæna/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. No records from the United States have been documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
First described by Canadian entomologist James Halliday McDunnough in 1922. McDunnough was a prominent North American lepidopterist who described numerous tortricid in the early 20th century.
Data Availability
This is poorly represented in public databases. iNaturalist shows 34 observations for the Olethreutes as a whole, with no confirmed research-grade observations specifically identified as O. carolana. No species-level images or detailed biological accounts were found in the provided sources.