Cochylichroa hoffmanana
Kearfott, 1907
Hoffman's Cochylid Moth, Hoffman's cochlid moth
Cochylichroa hoffmanana, known as Hoffman's Cochylid , is a small moth with a wingspan of 11–12 mm. It was described by William D. Kearfott in 1907 and transferred from the Cochylis to the redefined genus Cochylichroa in 2019 based on phylogenetic analysis. The has a transatlantic distribution, occurring in France and across much of eastern and central North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cochylichroa hoffmanana: /ˌkoʊ.kɪˈlɪk.rə ˌhɒf.məˈnɑː.nə/
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Identification
Can be distinguished from former in Cochylis by its placement in the Cochylichroa, established in 2019. Specific diagnostic characters separating it from other Cochylichroa are not documented in available sources. The small size (11–12 mm wingspan) and broad North distribution may aid in narrowing identification possibilities.
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Habitat
Specific preferences are not documented. Based on its broad geographic distribution across diverse North regions, the likely occupies varied environments.
Distribution
Transatlantic distribution: found in France and across North America. North records span from California eastward to the Atlantic coast, including: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Quebec, Tennessee, and Vermont.
Seasonality
have been recorded on in February and from April through September. The extended period suggests multiple or continuous across its range.
Similar Taxa
- Cochylis spp.Formerly classified within this ; separated in 2019 based on phylogenetic analysis. External may appear similar, requiring dissection or molecular analysis for definitive separation.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cochylis hoffmanana by Kearfott in 1907. Transferred to the redefined Cochylichroa in 2019 following phylogenetic analysis that reorganized the Cochylis complex.