Platphalonidia magdalenae
(Metzler & Albu, 2013)
Platphalonidia magdalenae is a of tortricid described by Metzler and Albu in 2013. Originally described under the Platphalonia, it was later transferred to Platphalonidia. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Based on iNaturalist observations, it appears to be relatively well-represented in occurrence records, suggesting it may be locally common within its range. As a member of the tribe Cochylini, it belongs to a group of small tortricid moths often associated with herbaceous plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platphalonidia magdalenae: /ˌplætfəˌloʊˈnɪdiə ˌmæɡdəˈleɪni/
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Distribution
Documented from the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico. iNaturalist records indicate occurrence in arid and semi-arid regions of the American Southwest and adjacent Mexican states.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Platphalonia magdalenae by Metzler and Albu in 2013. The Platphalonia was subsequently synonymized with or reclassified to Platphalonidia, resulting in the current combination. The GBIF backbone flags this name as 'DOUBTFUL', likely reflecting ongoing taxonomic refinement in this genus group.
Observation frequency
As of the source data, iNaturalist contained 917 observations of this , indicating it is relatively well-documented by citizen scientists within its range, though this may reflect observer effort toward accessible regions.