Lozotaenia costinotana
Franclemont, 1986
A small tortricid described by Franclemont in 1986. It is known from a limited number of records in the northern United States and southern Canada. The species is characterized by its moderate wingspan and midsummer period. It belongs to the Lozotaenia, a group of leafroller moths.
Identification
The combination of small size (wingspan under 25 mm), geographic restriction to the northern Great Lakes and northeastern regions, and July–August period may help distinguish it from other Lozotaenia . Specific diagnostic characters require examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis not available in current sources.
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Appearance
Wingspan 18–23 mm. consistent with Tortricidae: forewings typically held in a roof-like posture at rest, though specific pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Maine, Manitoba, Minnesota, and Quebec. Distribution appears limited to the northern Great Lakes region and adjacent northeastern North America.
Seasonality
active from July to August.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lozotaenia species share similar size range and general tortricid ; precise identification requires examination.
- General TortricidaeMany small tortricids overlap in size and period; geographic and seasonal data provide primary distinguishing context.
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Taxonomic history
Described by John G. Franclemont in 1986, a relatively recent description suggesting it may be cryptic or previously confused with related .