Platynota larreana
(Comstock, 1939)
Platynota larreana is a of tortricid found in the southwestern United States, ranging from the Mojave Desert in California to western Arizona. It was described by Comstock in 1939 and was originally placed in the Sparganothis before being transferred to Platynota. Very little is known about the of this species compared to other members of the genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platynota larreana: //ˌplætɪˈnoʊtə ləˈriːənə//
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Identification
Insufficient documented information exists to distinguish Platynota larreana from other Platynota based on reliable diagnostic characters. The Platynota is characterized by with broad, somewhat triangular forewings and relatively stout bodies, but species-level identification typically requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis by .
Habitat
Found in arid and semi-arid environments of the southwestern United States, specifically the Mojave Desert region and adjacent areas. Associated with creosote bush scrub and desert .
Distribution
United States: Mojave Desert in California to western Arizona. The specific epithet "larreana" suggests an association with Larrea tridentata (creosote bush), though this relationship requires confirmation.
Host Associations
- Larrea tridentata - suspectedSpecific epithet suggests possible association with creosote bush, but this has not been confirmed through documented observation.
Similar Taxa
- Platynota stultanaAnother Platynota in the same region; P. stultana ( leafroller) is economically significant and better studied, making misidentification possible without careful examination.
- Other Platynota speciesThe contains multiple with overlapping distributions in western North America; accurate identification requires examination of genitalia or detailed morphological analysis.
More Details
Nomenclatural note
Originally described as Sparganothis larreana by Comstock in 1939, later transferred to Platynota. The basionym reflects historical classification changes within Tortricidae.
Data deficiency
This is extremely poorly known with only 3 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff. Most aspects of its —including larval plants, activity periods, and precise requirements—remain undocumented.