Hystrichophora
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Hystrichophora loricana
Coppery Orbexilum
Hystrichophora loricana is a rare tortricid moth species endemic to the United States. It belongs to the leafroller moth family, with caterpillars that construct shelters by rolling leaves. The species has a highly specialized diet, feeding exclusively on Orbexilum onobrychis. It is poorly documented in scientific literature and field observations.