Paralobesia worthi
Paralobesia worthi is a of tortricid in the Tortricidae. It belongs to a that includes several North American species associated with grape and related plants. The genus Paralobesia is taxonomically related to Lobesia, which contains economically significant vineyard pests. Available records for P. worthi are sparse, with limited observational data documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paralobesia worthi: //ˌpærəloʊˈbeɪziə ˈwɔːrði//
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Similar Taxa
- Paralobesia viteanaCongeneric commonly known as the ; P. viteana is a significant agricultural pest of grapes, whereas P. worthi appears to be far less documented and likely not economically important
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Paralobesia is closely related to Lobesia and is classified within the tortricid Olethreutinae. in this genus are generally small with larvae that feed on plant tissues. The specific epithet 'worthi' likely honors an individual, though the etymology is not documented in available sources.
Data limitations
As of the knowledge cutoff, Paralobesia worthi has only 10 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or potentially misidentified. No published ecological studies or detailed accounts were found.
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- iNaturalist taxon
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