Cochylichroa temerana
Cochylichroa temerana is a small tortricid native to eastern North America. The was transferred from the Cochylis to the redefined genus Cochylichroa in 2019 based on phylogenetic analysis. are active from early spring through mid-summer. It has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the northeastern United States, Great Lakes region, and southeastern Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cochylichroa temerana: //koʊˈkɪlɪˌkroʊə təˈmɛrənə//
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Identification
The small size (11–13 mm wingspan) distinguishes this from many larger tortricid moths. Definitive identification requires examination of genitalia or molecular analysis due to the close similarity among Cochylichroa species. The species was historically placed in Cochylis and cannot be reliably separated from related Cochylichroa species based on external alone.
Appearance
Small with wingspan of 11–13 mm.
Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Brunswick, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Tennessee, and Vermont.
Seasonality
active March through August.
Similar Taxa
- Cochylis spp.Formerly classified in this ; external overlaps significantly, requiring genital dissection or molecular data for separation.
- Other Cochylichroa speciesCongeneric share small size and similar wing patterns; reliable identification depends on genitalic characters.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Transferred from Cochylis to Cochylichroa in 2019 following phylogenetic reclassification of the tribe Cochylini.