Archips eleagnana
(McDunnough, 1923)
Archips eleagnana is a of leafroller in the Tortricidae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1923. It is native to North America, with records from the Canadian prairie provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the western United States (Wyoming, New Mexico). The species inhabits prairies and montane areas. As a member of the Archips, its larvae are leafrollers that feed within sheltering leaf structures. The basionym Cacoecia eleagnana reflects its historical placement in a different genus before reclassification to Archips.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Archips eleagnana: /ˈɑr.kɪps ˌɛ.liˈæŋ.nə.nə/
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Habitat
Prairies and montane areas. The has been documented in open grassland and mountainous regions of western North America.
Distribution
North America: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada; Wyoming and New Mexico in the United States.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cacoecia eleagnana by McDunnough in 1923, this was later transferred to the Archips. The epithet 'eleagnana' likely derives from association with plants in the genus Elaeagnus (oleaster/wolf willow), though this relationship requires confirmation.
Observation records
As of available records, there are 7 documented observations of this , indicating it is relatively infrequently encountered or understudied.