Aethes baloghi
Sabourin & Metzler, 2002
A small tortricid of North American prairies. are active from spring through late summer, with forewings measuring 4–6.8 mm. The was described in 2002 and named for entomologist George J. Balogh.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aethes baloghi: /ˈeɪ.θiːz ˈbæ.loʊ.ɡiː/
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Identification
Forewings 4–6.8 mm in length. Small size distinguishes it from larger Aethes . Prairie association may aid field identification where range overlaps with congenerics.
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Habitat
Prairie .
Distribution
United States: New York, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Seasonality
active March through September. Multiple per year suspected.
Human Relevance
Named in honor of George J. Balogh. No significant economic or ecological impacts documented.
Similar Taxa
- Aethes spp.Small size and prairie may overlap with ; precise identification requires examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological features not specified in available sources.