Olethreutes ferriferana
(Walker, 1863)
Hydrangea Leaftier Moth, hydrangea leaftier
Olethreutes ferriferana, commonly known as the hydrangea leaftier , is a moth to eastern North America. The is notable for its association with hydrangea plants, as suggested by its . It was first described by Walker in 1863 under the basionym Sciaphila ferriferana. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 2827 for North moth .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olethreutes ferriferana: /o.leˈθreu.tes fɛr.i.fɛˈra.na/
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Distribution
Eastern North America, ranging from Maine south to North Carolina, west to Kentucky, and extending to Texas.
Host Associations
- Hydrangea - leaf tier suggests larval association with hydrangea plants, though specific details of relationship are not documented in available sources
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by Francis Walker in 1863 as Sciaphila ferriferana. The has been reclassified to the Olethreutes.
Classification Number
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 2827, a standardized numbering system for North .