Cochylini

Guenée, 1845

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Cochylini is a tribe of tortrix moths (Tortricidae) containing approximately 1,000 described in about 80 . Formerly classified as the Cochylinae, molecular research by Regier et al. (2012) suggests it may represent a monophyletic lineage within Euliini, warranting subtribe rank as Cochylina. The tribe has a global distribution with highest diversity in the Holarctic and .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cochylini: //kəʊˈkaɪlaɪnaɪ//

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Distribution

Worldwide distribution with greatest in the and . Documented from Iran (82 ), China (multiple including Eupoecilia, Phalonidia, Gynnidomorpha), Hungary, and the southern Ural Mountains (78 species).

Similar Taxa

EuliiniCochylini has been proposed as a subtribe (Cochylina) within Euliini based on molecular evidence; historically distinguished by larval feeding habits—Cochylini larvae are mostly internal feeders in seeds, stalks, and roots.

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Taxonomic Status

Research by Regier et al. (2012) provided evidence that Cochylini represents a monophyletic lineage within a broader Euliini. If accepted, Cochylini would be treated as subtribe Cochylina of Euliini rather than a distinct tribe.

Larval Biology

Larvae are mostly internal feeders in seeds, stalks, and roots.