Conch-moth
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Neocochylis dubitana
Little Conch
Neocochylis dubitana, commonly known as the Little Conch, is a small tortricid moth native to the Palearctic region with introduced populations in North America. The species was originally described by Hübner in 1799 as Tortrix dubitana and has undergone several taxonomic revisions, most recently transferred from Cochylis to Neocochylis. It is a relatively well-documented species with over 800 observations on iNaturalist, reflecting both its actual abundance and the ease of identification among conch moths. The moth is associated with open habitats where its larval host plants occur.