Phtheochroa baracana
(Busck, 1907)
Phtheochroa baracana is a small tortricid native to North America. are active during summer months, with records from June through August. The has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning northeastern, midwestern, and north-central regions of the United States and Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phtheochroa baracana: //ˌθiːoʊˈkrəʊə ˌbærəˈkænə//
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Identification
The combination of small size (14–18 mm wingspan), summer period (June–August), and geographic distribution in eastern and central North America may help distinguish this from similar tortricids. Specific diagnostic features are not documented.
Appearance
Small with wingspan of 14–18 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from New Jersey, Missouri, Alberta, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. The distribution spans northeastern, midwestern, and north-central North America.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing from June to August.
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Taxonomic Note
Phtheochroa baracana is classified in the tribe Cochylini within Tortricinae. The Phtheochroa contains multiple North American , many of which are poorly known biologically.