Lorita
Busck, 1939
Species Guides
2- Lorita baccharivora(groundsel leafroller)
- Lorita scarificata(chrysanthemum flower borer)
Lorita is a of tortricid moths in the tribe Cochylini, established by Busck in 1939. The genus contains four described distributed in the Americas, with Lorita baccharivora known as a feeder on Baccharis (saltbush). are small with characteristic tortricid wing posture at rest.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Known from North America and South America. Lorita baccharivora occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico; Lorita insulicola is known from the Caribbean (Cuba); Lorita lepidulana occurs in the eastern United States; Lorita scarificata is known from Peru.
Host Associations
- Baccharis - larval Lorita baccharivora is a on Baccharis (Asteraceae), with larvae feeding internally in stems
Similar Taxa
- CochylisBoth belong to tribe Cochylini and share similar size and wing shape; Lorita can be distinguished by genitalic characters and specific larval associations
- PhalonidiaSimilar small tortricine with banded or mottled forewings; separation requires examination of male genitalia and structure