Thyraylia bunteana
(Robinson, 1869)
Thyraylia bunteana is a small tortricid described by Robinson in 1869. It was formerly classified in the Cochylis but has been reassigned to Thyraylia based on phylogenetic and morphological studies. The species is documented across a broad North American range spanning eastern, central, and western regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thyraylia bunteana: /θaɪˈreɪliə bʌnˈtiːənə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, and Tennessee. The distribution spans multiple ecoregions from the Atlantic seaboard to the Great Plains and northward into Canada.
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Taxonomic History
This has undergone multiple generic reassignments. Originally described as Conchylis bunteana, it was later treated as Cochylis bunteana before being transferred to Thyraylia. The Thyraylia was established to accommodate species previously placed in Cochylis that share derived morphological characteristics distinct from the core Cochylis lineage.
Observation Data
As of the source data, 93 observations have been recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting the is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists but may be underreported due to its small size and superficial similarity to other tortricids.