Cochylichroa viscana
Cochylichroa viscana is a small tortricid with a wingspan of approximately 13 mm. It was reclassified from the Cochylis to Cochylichroa in 2019 based on phylogenetic analysis. The has been documented across eastern and central North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cochylichroa viscana: //ˌkɒkɪlɪˈkrəʊə vɪsˈkɑːnə//
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Identification
Small size (13 mm wingspan) distinguishes it from larger tortricid . Separation from requires examination of genitalia or molecular analysis; the 2019 reclassification from Cochylis to Cochylichroa was based on phylogenetic evidence rather than external alone.
Distribution
Eastern and central North America: recorded from Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Quebec, and Tennessee.
Seasonality
active from May to September.
Similar Taxa
- Cochylis speciesFormerly classified in this ; external alone does not reliably distinguish C. viscana from Cochylis , requiring genitalia dissection or molecular methods for accurate identification.
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Taxonomic history
Transferred from Cochylis to Cochylichroa in 2019 based on phylogenetic analysis, reflecting improved understanding of evolutionary relationships within the Cochylina subtribe.