Olethreutes valdanum
(McDunnough, 1922)
Olethreutes valdanum is a small tortricid described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1922. The belongs to the diverse Olethreutes, which contains numerous small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. Like other members of the Tortricidae, are typically small with wings folded roof-like over the body at rest. The species has been documented in limited geographic regions including Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, USA.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olethreutes valdanum: /oʊˌlɛθriˈjuːtiːz vælˈdeɪnəm/
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Distribution
Manitoba, Canada; Vermont, USA. The has a restricted documented range in North America based on available collection records.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Exartema valdanum by McDunnough in 1922, this was later transferred to the Olethreutes. The genus Olethreutes is one of the larger genera within the Olethreutinae.