Olethreutes nigranum
(Heinrich, 1923)
variable nigranum
Olethreutes nigranum is a of tortricid first described by Heinrich in 1923. Originally placed in the Exartema, it is now classified in Olethreutes within the Olethreutinae. The species is known from the northeastern United States, with confirmed records from Vermont. Like other members of its genus, it is a small moth typically encountered through light trapping or daytime observation of .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olethreutes nigranum: /oʊˌlɛθˈruːtiːz nɪˈɡreɪnəm/
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Distribution
Northeastern United States; confirmed records from Vermont.
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Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Exartema nigranum Heinrich, 1923; later transferred to Olethreutes.