Olethreutes clavana
(Walker, 1863)
Olethreutes clavana is a small tortricid in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1863. As a member of the diverse Olethreutes , it is one of many small, often overlooked moth that contribute to function. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olethreutes clavana: //ˌoʊ.ləˈθruː.tiːz kləˈvæ.nə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, USA, with additional United States records. Distribution data is sparse and likely incomplete due to under-sampling of small tortricid moths.
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Taxonomic note
Olethreutes clavana is placed in the tribe Olethreutini within the Olethreutinae. The Olethreutes contains numerous , many of which are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination of genitalia or other microscopic characters.
Data limitations
This has only 30 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating it is either genuinely rare, under-reported, or difficult to identify from photographs alone. Many Olethreutes species require dissection for definitive identification.