Argyrotaenia coconinana
Brown & Cramer, 2000
Argyrotaenia coconinana is a tortricid described in 2000 from the southwestern United States. The is named for Coconino County, Arizona, where it was first collected. are active during early summer, with forewing lengths of 11–13 mm in males and 11–12 mm in females. The species belongs to a commonly known as leafroller moths, though specific details for this species remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argyrotaenia coconinana: /ɑːrˌdʒɪroʊˈteɪniə ˌkʌkəˈnaɪnənə/
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Identification
Forewing length 11–13 mm (males) or 11–12 mm (females). Specific pattern elements are not described in available sources. Within the Argyrotaenia, identification to level requires examination of genitalia or reference to original description; superficial similarity to other banded tortricids in the region (including A. velutinana) necessitates careful comparison.
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Distribution
Recorded from Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico in the southwestern United States. The type locality is in Coconino County, Arizona.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in June and July.
Similar Taxa
- Argyrotaenia velutinanaOverlaps in general appearance as banded tortricid moths; A. velutinana is more widespread east of the Rocky Mountains and has documented caterpillars, whereas A. coconinana is restricted to the Southwest and lacks published data.