Paralobesia palliolana
(McDunnough, 1938)
Paralobesia palliolana is a tortricid whose larvae were discovered injuring shoot tips on larch (Larix spp.) in Michigan. Originally described as Polychrosis palliolana by McDunnough in 1938 from -captured specimens without confirmed , the was later associated with larch damage through field observations. It belongs to the Olethreutinae , a group of tortricid moths that includes many species with concealed feeding habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paralobesia palliolana: /ˌpærəloʊˈbiːziə ˌpæli.oʊˈlæna/
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Identification
Distinguished from the related (Paralobesia viteana) by association with Larix (larch) rather than Vitis (grape). As a member of the Olethreutinae, likely possess the characteristic tortricid resting posture with wings held roof-like over the body, though specific diagnostic features for this remain undocumented in available sources.
Habitat
Mixed larch provenance plantings in Michigan; associated with larch-dominated environments.
Distribution
United States: Michigan (Shiawassee County), Vermont; Canada: Nova Scotia (Milford), Quebec, Ottawa.
Host Associations
- Larix spp. - larval Larvae injure shoot tips of larch
Behavior
Larvae cause injury to shoot tips of larch trees.
Similar Taxa
- Paralobesia viteanaCongeneric known as the ; distinguished by plant (Vitis vs. Larix) and geographic association with vineyards rather than larch plantings.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Polychrosis palliolana by McDunnough in 1938 from -captured specimens; association with larch was established later through damage observations in Michigan.
Research limitations
Detailed , reproductive , and morphological descriptions are not available from the limited sources accessed; the remains poorly documented compared to the economically important P. viteana.