Platphalonidia albertae
Razowski, 1997
Platphalonidia albertae is a of tortricid described by Razowski in 1997. The species was originally described under the Phalonidia and later transferred to Platphalonidia. It is known from very few records in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platphalonidia albertae: //plætfəloʊˈnɪdiə ælˈbɜːrti//
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Identification
The can be distinguished from other Platphalonidia species by genitalia , as is standard for tortricid identification. External morphology is insufficient for reliable species-level identification in this .
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Canada and Maryland, United States. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests either undersampling or potential misidentification requiring verification.
Similar Taxa
- Other Platphalonidia speciesExternal is highly similar across the ; dissection and examination of genitalia structures are required for definitive identification.
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Taxonomic Note
The name has been variously rendered as Platphalonidia, Platphalonia, and Phalonidia in different sources. The current accepted placement is in Platphalonidia (Tortricidae: Tortricinae: Cochylini). The is known from only one iNaturalist observation and few literature records, indicating it is either genuinely rare or frequently overlooked due to identification challenges.
Nomenclatural History
Originally described as Phalonidia albertae Razowski, 1997, and subsequently transferred to Platphalonidia. The authorship and year remain unchanged under ICZN rules.