Paralobesia spiraeifoliana

(Heinrich, 1923)

Paralobesia spiraeifoliana is a of tortricid described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the Paralobesia, which includes several species associated with plants. The species is recorded from the northeastern United States, with documented occurrences in Vermont. Like other members of the Tortricidae, it is a small moth with characteristic wing posture at rest.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paralobesia spiraeifoliana: /ˌpærəloʊˌbeɪziə ˌspaɪəriˈfoʊliˌænə/

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Distribution

Northeastern United States; recorded from Vermont and other US locations.

Similar Taxa

  • Paralobesia viteanaCongeneric in the same , also known as the grape berry moth, which is a significant agricultural pest. The two species may be confused due to shared genus characteristics and similar size.

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