Cochylichroa

Obraztsov & Swatschek, 1958

Species Guides

Cochylichroa arthuri(Arthur's sunflower moth)
Cochylichroa aurorana(Pink-mottled Cochylichroa Moth)
Cochylichroa avita
Cochylichroa hoffmanana(Hoffman's Cochylid Moth)
Cochylichroa hospes(Banded Sunflower Moth)
Cochylichroa temerana
Cochylichroa viscana

Cochylichroa is a of tortricid moths in the Tortricidae. The genus was redefined in 2019 to include nine based on phylogenetic analysis; most were previously classified under the genus Conchylis. It contains several notable species including the banded sunflower (C. hospes) and Arthur's sunflower moth (C. arthuri).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cochylichroa: /ˈkɒkɨlɪˌkrəʊə/

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Identification

Cochylichroa can be distinguished from related by phylogenetic relationships established in 2019, which separated them from Conchylis. The genus is characterized by shared derived traits identified through molecular analysis rather than single obvious morphological features.

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Distribution

Primarily North America, with one Palearctic (Cochylichroa atricapitana) occurring in Europe and Asia. Distribution records include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Vermont (USA), and other US locations.

Host Associations

sunflower - herbivoreCochylichroa arthuri (Arthur's sunflower ) and C. hospes (banded sunflower moth) are associated with sunflower

Human Relevance

Cochylichroa hospes (banded sunflower ) and C. arthuri (Arthur's sunflower moth) are recognized as pests of sunflower crops.

Similar Taxa

ConchylisMost Cochylichroa were previously placed in Conchylis; the 2019 redefinition separated them based on phylogenetic analysis
CochylisHistorically confused with Cochylis; Cochylichroa has been treated as a synonym of Cochylis in some taxonomic databases

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Taxonomic History

The was originally described by Obraztsov & Swatschek in 1958 but was not widely recognized until its redefinition in 2019. Some taxonomic databases still list Cochylichroa as a synonym of Cochylis, reflecting ongoing taxonomic debate.

Species Count

The currently contains nine : C. arthuri, C. atricapitana, C. aurorana, C. avita, C. foxcana, C. hoffmanana, C. hospes, C. temerana, and C. viscana.