Apotomops wellingtoniana
(Kearfott, 1907)
A small tortricid with a wingspan of approximately 20 mm, distributed across North American coniferous forests from British Columbia to Nova Scotia and south through the Rocky Mountains to central Mexico. The was first described by William D. Kearfott in 1907. Larvae are solitary defoliators of fir, hemlock, and spruce trees.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apotomops wellingtoniana: /ˌæpətəˈmɒps ˌwɛlɪŋtənˈiːənə/
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Identification
Small size (wingspan ~20 mm) distinguishes this from larger conifer-feeding tortricids. Specific identification requires examination of genitalia or association with larval plants.
Habitat
Coniferous forests, specifically those dominated by Abies, Tsuga, and Picea .
Distribution
North America: British Columbia to Nova Scotia; south through the Rocky Mountains to Durango, Nuevo León, Distrito Federal, and Veracruz in Mexico; in eastern North America, south to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Diet
Larvae feed on Abies (fir), Tsuga (hemlock), and Picea (spruce) .
Behavior
Larvae are solitary defoliators.
Ecological Role
Larval defoliator of coniferous trees; contributes to natural forest dynamics through herbivory on tree .