Olethreutes fagigemmeana
(Chambers, 1878)
Olethreutes fagigemmeana is a of tortricid in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae. First described by Chambers in 1878, this small moth belongs to a large of leafroller moths. The specific epithet suggests an association with beech (Fagus), though the precise biological meaning remains to be fully documented. Like other Olethreutes species, it is likely a small, inconspicuous moth active during daylight hours, though detailed information is sparse.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olethreutes fagigemmeana: /o.leˈθreʊ.teɪs ˌfæ.dʒiː.dʒɛˈmiː.a.nə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, USA, and other locations in the United States. The appears to have a North American distribution, though precise range boundaries are not well documented.