Decodes basiplagana
(Walsingham, 1879)
Decodes basiplagana is a tortricid found across eastern and central North America. have forewings measuring 8.1–9 mm in length. The species is notable for its larval association with Quercus lobata (valley oak), indicating a specialized relationship. It has been documented from Ontario south to Oklahoma and Tennessee, and from Massachusetts west to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Decodes basiplagana: //dɛˈkoʊdiːz ˌbeɪsɪpləˈɡænə//
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Identification
Forewing length of 8.1–9 mm distinguishes this from larger . Specific diagnostic features for separation from other Decodes species are not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Associated with oak-dominated environments where the larval plant Quercus lobata occurs; valley oak in California and oak woodlands in eastern North American portions of its range.
Distribution
Widespread in North America: Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Ontario, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin.
Diet
Larvae feed on Quercus lobata (valley oak). feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Quercus lobata - larval valley oak