Olethreutes furfuranum
(McDunnough, 1922)
Woolly-backed Moth, Woolly-backed Moth and Close Allies
Olethreutes furfuranum, commonly known as the woolly-backed , is a of moth described by McDunnough in 1922. The species belongs to the Olethreutes, a diverse group of small tortrix moths within the Tortricidae. It is found across eastern North America. The specific epithet "furfuranum" and "woolly-backed" suggest distinctive scaling, though detailed morphological descriptions are sparse in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olethreutes furfuranum: /oʊˌlɛθrəˈjuːtiːz ˌfɜːrfjəˈreɪnəm/
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Distribution
Eastern North America, with records from Vermont and other parts of the United States.