Phiaris

Hübner, [1825], 1816

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Phiaris is a of tortricid moths in the Olethreutinae. The genus contains approximately 22 described distributed across the Holarctic region, with notable diversity in East Asia including Japan and Korea. Several species were described by Korean lepidopterist Bae in the early 2000s. The genus was established by Hübner in 1825.

Die palaearktischen tortriciden. Eine monographische darstellung mit 24 tafeln in farbendruck, einer stammtafel und mehreren abbildungen im text. Mit einer unterstützung des (20317699893) by Kennel, Julius von, 1854-. Used under a No restrictions license.

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Distribution

Holarctic distribution with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in Europe; multiple described from East Asia including Japan (Hokkaido), Korea, and Russia. Specific distribution varies by species.

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Taxonomic history

Authorship is cited as Hübner, [1825], 1816, reflecting complex dating conventions in early lepidopterological literature. The is placed in tribe Olethreutini within Olethreutinae.

Species diversity

The includes 22 recognized , with significant taxonomic activity in the early 2000s when Bae described multiple new species from Korea and Japan.