Thyraylia nana

(Haworth, 1811)

Birch Conch

Thyraylia nana is a small commonly known as the Birch Conch. First described by Haworth in 1811, this occurs across Europe, extends into the Amur Oblast of Russia, and has been recorded in Nova Scotia, Canada. The species is associated with birch plants, reflecting its .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thyraylia nana: /θaɪˈreɪliə ˈnænə/

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Distribution

Europe; Amur Oblast, Russia; Nova Scotia, Canada. GBIF records confirm presence in Belgium (Antwerpen and Brabant Wallon provinces).

Host Associations

  • Betula - larval Birch , inferred from 'Birch Conch'

Similar Taxa

  • Other Cochylini tribe membersSimilar small size and general ; requires dissection or detailed pattern examination for definitive identification

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Cochylis nana by Haworth in 1811, this has been reclassified to the Thyraylia based on revised understanding of and .

Observation frequency

iNaturalist records 924 observations, indicating this is a relatively well-documented where it occurs, though not exceptionally common.

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