Cochylis carmelana
(Kearfott, 1907)
Cochylis carmelana is a small tortricid described in 1907. It is known only from coastal California in the United States. are active in early spring, with records from February and April. The species appears to be narrowly distributed and poorly studied, with basic biological details remaining unknown.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Can be distinguished from the related banded sunflower moth (Cochylis hospes) by geographic range—C. carmelana is restricted to coastal California, while C. hospes occurs in the Great Plains and Midwest. The two also differ in seasonality: C. carmelana flies in February and April, whereas C. hospes is active in mid-summer. C. carmelana lacks the distinctive brown triangular forewing marking characteristic of C. hospes.
Appearance
Small with a wingspan of approximately 13 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not well documented in available sources. As a member of Tortricidae, it likely exhibits the -typical resting posture with wings held roof-like over the body.
Habitat
Coastal areas of California. Specific microhabitat preferences are undocumented.
Distribution
United States: recorded along the coast of California. The has not been documented elsewhere.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in February and April.
Similar Taxa
- Cochylis hospesSimilar and , but distinguished by geographic range (Great Plains/Midwest vs. coastal California), seasonality (mid-summer vs. February-April), and the presence of a brown triangular forewing marking in C. hospes.