Argyrotaenia lautana
Powell, 1960
Argyrotaenia lautana is a of leafroller in the Tortricidae, described by Powell in 1960. It is known from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species is associated with coniferous forests, with larvae feeding on white fir and bigcone Douglas-fir.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argyrotaenia lautana: /ˌɑːɡɪroʊˈtiːniə lɔˈtɑːnə/
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Habitat
Coniferous forest , specifically those containing white fir (Abies concolor) and bigcone Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga macrocarpa).
Distribution
United States (Arizona and California) and Mexico (Nuevo León).
Seasonality
active from June to August.
Diet
Larvae feed on Abies concolor (white fir) and Pseudotsuga macrocarpa (bigcone Douglas-fir).
Host Associations
- Abies concolor - larval food plantwhite fir
- Pseudotsuga macrocarpa - larval food plantbigcone Douglas-fir