Platphalonidia campicolana
(Walsingham, 1879)
Platphalonidia campicolana is a small tortricid originally described from California in 1879. The has been recorded across a broad geographic range in the United States, from the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast and Upper Midwest. As with many members of the Platphalonidia, detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platphalonidia campicolana: /plætˌfæloʊˈnɪdiə kæmpɪˈkoʊlænə/
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Identification
May be distinguished from related Platphalonidia by genitalia ; specific wing pattern characters require comparison with and revisionary work. The Platphalonidia is characterized by relatively small size and distinctive male genitalia with modified valvae.
Distribution
Recorded from California, Washington, Maine, and Minnesota in the United States. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests possible under-sampling or cryptic diversity.
Similar Taxa
- Phalonidia mannianaFormerly congeneric; Platphalonidia was erected to accommodate with distinct genitalia . Reliable separation requires dissection and examination of male genitalia.
- Other Platphalonidia speciesThe contains multiple poorly differentiated ; identification to species level typically requires reference to original descriptions and genitalia illustrations.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cochylis campicolana by Walsingham in 1879. Transferred to Phalonidia, then to Platphalonidia following Razowski's revision of Cochylini (2000). The Platphalonidia remains taxonomically challenging with ongoing need for revision.