Olethreutinae
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Dichrorampha
Dichrorampha is a genus of small tortricid moths in the subfamily Olethreutinae, comprising over 100 described species distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America. The genus includes both diurnal and crepuscular species, many associated with mountain and alpine habitats. Several species have been investigated as biological control agents for invasive weeds, including D. aeratana for oxeye daisy and D. odorata for Chromolaena odorata. The genus has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, with cryptic species discovered through integrative approaches combining morphology and molecular data.
Dichrorampha acuminatana
Sharp-winged Drill
Dichrorampha acuminatana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 10–15 mm, found across Europe and the Near East. The species exhibits distinctive wing patterns with dark fuscous ground color, purplish tints, and ochreous irroration. Adults are active from May to September, with larvae feeding on Leucanthemum vulgare (oxeye daisy) and Tanacetum vulgare (tansy). The species has been well-documented in Belgium and the Netherlands, with over 2,000 iNaturalist observations.
Dichrorampha bittana
Dichrorampha bittana is a small tortricid moth species originally described as Hemimene bittana by Busck in 1906. It belongs to the diverse leaf-roller family Tortricidae, a group containing numerous agricultural pests and species with specialized host plant relationships. The species is recorded from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, placing it within the Nearctic fauna. Like many Dichrorampha species, it likely exhibits specific ecological associations, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Dichrorampha broui
Dichrorampha broui is a species of tortricid moth described by Knudson in 1987. It belongs to the genus Dichrorampha, a group of leaf-roller moths within the family Tortricidae. The species is part of the diverse Lepidoptera fauna, with limited published information available regarding its specific biology and distribution. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous host plants.
Dichrorampha flinti
Dichrorampha flinti is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Razowski in 2011. It belongs to the genus Dichrorampha, a group of small moths commonly known as leaf-rollers. The species is part of the diverse Lepidoptera fauna that inhabits various regions, though specific details about its biology and distribution remain limited in available literature. As with many recently described tortricid species, further research is needed to fully understand its ecological requirements and life history.
Dichrorampha leopardana
Dichrorampha leopardana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Grapholitini. It was described by Busck in 1906. The genus Dichrorampha contains numerous small moths, many of which are associated with alpine and montane habitats. Related species in this genus have been subjects of recent taxonomic revision due to cryptic diversity and long-standing confusion with similar species.
Dichrorampha manilkara
Dichrorampha manilkara is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Grapholitini. It was described by Heppner in 1981. The genus Dichrorampha comprises small moths commonly known as leaf-roller moths, many of which are associated with specific host plants. This species belongs to a taxonomically complex genus where species identification often requires examination of genitalia morphology and genetic analysis.
Dichrorampha sapodilla
Dichrorampha sapodilla is a small moth in the leaf-roller family Tortricidae, described by John B. Heppner in 1981. The species is known only from Florida, USA, and appears to be rarely encountered, with only one documented observation in public databases. Like other members of its genus, it likely has a specialized association with particular host plants, though specific details remain undocumented.
Dichrorampha sedatana
Dingy Drill
Dichrorampha sedatana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 12–16 mm. Adults are active from April to June, with one generation per year. The larvae are root feeders, specializing on Asteraceae hosts including Tanacetum vulgare and related species. The species is widespread across Europe and occupies rough meadows and wayside habitats.
Ecdytolopha coloradana
Ecdytolopha coloradana is a tortricid moth species described from Colorado in 2001. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The genus Ecdytolopha contains species whose larvae often develop in plant tissues, including fruits and stems. This species is known from relatively few observations, reflecting either restricted distribution or limited survey effort.
Ecdytolopha insiticiana
Locust Twig Borer, Locust Twig Borer Moth
Ecdytolopha insiticiana, commonly known as the locust twig borer, is a small tortricid moth native to North America. The species is an oligophagous specialist on black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), with larvae that bore into twig pith causing dieback. Adults are active from late spring through summer. The species has been documented as a minor pest in forestry and urban settings where black locust occurs.
Ecdytolopha mana
Bicolored Ecdytolopha Moth
Ecdytolopha mana is a tortricid moth species first described by Kearfott in 1907, originally placed in the genus Olethreutes before being transferred to Ecdytolopha. It is known by the common name Bicolored Ecdytolopha Moth. As a member of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini, it belongs to a group that includes many fruit-feeding and seed-feeding species. The genus Ecdytolopha contains several North American species, some of which are recognized as agricultural pests.
Ecdytolopha nigrita
Ecdytolopha nigrita is a tortricid moth species described by Brown in 2017. It belongs to the genus Ecdytolopha within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species epithet "nigrita" refers to black coloration, suggesting dark wing or body pigmentation. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Ecdytolopha occidentana
Ecdytolopha occidentana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. Described from western North America in 2001, it belongs to a genus whose larvae are known to develop within plant tissues. The species is documented from a limited number of observations.
Enarmonia
cherry bark tortrix (E. formosana)
Enarmonia is a genus of tortricid moths in the subfamily Olethreutinae. The genus contains approximately six described species, with Enarmonia formosana (cherry bark tortrix) being the most extensively studied due to its economic significance as a pest of Prunus species. Larvae develop as concealed feeders under bark, mining the cambium layer. Adults are active in spring and communicate via species-specific sex pheromones.
Endothenia affiliana
Endothenia affiliana is a species of tortricid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1942. It belongs to the genus Endothenia, a group of small moths within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information regarding its biology and ecology.
Endothenia heinrichi
Endothenia heinrichi is a species of tortricid moth described by McDunnough in 1929. It belongs to the genus Endothenia, a group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species has been recorded from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. As with many Endothenia species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Endothenia nr-infuscata
Endothenia nr-infuscata is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species epithet 'nr-infuscata' indicates a near relationship to E. infuscata, suggesting morphological similarity that may represent an undescribed or cryptic species. Members of the genus Endothenia are generally associated with herbaceous plants and often have specialized larval feeding habits.
Ephippiphora
Ephippiphora is a genus of tortrix moths established by Duponchel in 1834. It is currently treated as a synonym of Grapholita, a large genus within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The genus belongs to the tribe Grapholitini, which contains numerous small moth species often associated with fruit and seed feeding. Ephippiphora has been documented in 711 iNaturalist observations.
Epiblema carolinana
Epiblema carolinana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. It is a small moth typical of the genus Epiblema, which includes numerous species of leafroller moths. The species was described by Walsingham in 1895 based on material from the Carolinas. Like other members of its genus, it likely has a concealed larval stage within rolled or tied leaves of host plants.
Epiblema chromata
Epiblema chromata is a small tortricid moth species described by Miller in 1985. As a member of the leafroller moth family Tortricidae, it shares the characteristic behavior of caterpillars that roll or tie leaves for shelter. The genus Epiblema contains numerous small, often subtly patterned species that can be challenging to identify to species level without close examination. This species has been documented through citizen science observations, with records accumulating in biodiversity databases.
Epiblema coracinana
Epiblema coracinana is a small moth species in the leafroller family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it likely exhibits cryptic coloration adapted to its environment. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist as of the source date.
Epiblema dorsisuffusana
Epiblema dorsisuffusana is a small tortricid moth in the leafroller family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it is a small moth with distinctive wing patterns. The species was described by Kearfott in 1908. As with many small tortricid moths, detailed biological information remains limited.
Epiblema glenni
Glenn's Epiblema
Epiblema glenni is a small tortricid moth species described by Wright in 2002. It belongs to the leafroller moth family Tortricidae, a diverse group whose larvae typically feed concealed within rolled or tied leaves. The species is known from scattered records across the eastern and central United States.
Epiblema periculosana
Epiblema periculosana is a small tortricid moth (family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae) described by Heinrich in 1923. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it is a leafroller moth whose larvae likely feed within rolled or tied leaves. The species is poorly documented in public sources, with limited observational records available.
Epiblema praesumptiosa
Epiblema praesumptiosa is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was described by Heinrich in 1923. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it belongs to the tribe Eucosmini. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Epiblema rudei
Epiblema rudei is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, described by Powell in 1975. It belongs to the genus Epiblema, a group of small moths commonly known as tortricid or leafroller moths. The species is known from a limited number of observations, with records primarily from western North America. As with many Epiblema species, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Epiblema tandana
Epiblema tandana is a small moth species in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the diverse Olethreutinae subfamily of leafroller moths. Records indicate its presence in Manitoba, Canada. As with many Epiblema species, detailed ecological information remains limited.
Epinotia albangulana
Epinotia albangulana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was originally described by Walsingham in 1879 under the basionym Paedisca albangulana. The species belongs to the large genus Epinotia, which contains numerous small tortricid moths primarily associated with coniferous hosts. As with many Epinotia species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Epinotia arctostaphylana
Epinotia arctostaphylana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1904. The species epithet references its association with bearberry (Arctostaphylos), indicating a likely host plant relationship. As a member of the Olethreutinae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths or tortrix moths. The species is documented in North American faunal records, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Epinotia celtisana
Epinotia celtisana is a small tortricid moth species described by Riley in 1881. The species name indicates an association with hackberry (Celtis), its larval host plant. Adults are active in late summer and fall. Larvae develop within hackberry fruits, making this a fruit-feeding tortricid rather than a leaf-roller.
Epinotia cercocarpana
Epinotia cercocarpana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was described by Harrison Dyar in 1903. The specific epithet references Cercocarpus, a genus of mountain mahogany plants, suggesting a possible host plant association. As with many small olethreutine moths, detailed life history and ecological information remain limited in published literature.
Epinotia cinereana
Grey Aspen Bell
Epinotia cinereana is a Holarctic tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini, resurrected from synonymy with E. nisella in 2012 based on DNA barcoding, genital morphology, and life history differences. It occurs across Europe and North America, with moderate intraspecific genetic variation between continents but no correlated morphological differences. The species was previously hidden under the name E. nisella, a highly variable species with which it had been conflated for decades.
Epinotia digitana
Epinotia digitana is a species of tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the genus Epinotia, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to have larvae that feed internally within plant tissues, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Epinotia ephemerana
Epinotia ephemerana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Brown & Brown in 2018. The species belongs to the genus Epinotia, a group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited. The specific epithet "ephemerana" suggests a possible association with ephemeral or short-lived host plants or habitats.
Epinotia improvisana
Epinotia improvisana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini. The species was described by Heinrich in 1923. Like other members of the genus Epinotia, it is a small moth with characteristic wing patterns typical of the tribe Eucosmini. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Epinotia johnsonana
Epinotia johnsonana is a small moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907 from specimens collected in North America. The species belongs to the large genus Epinotia, which contains numerous small tortricid moths whose larvae typically feed on coniferous trees. Adults are active during the summer months and can be attracted to light. The species appears to be relatively uncommon in collections, with limited published biological information available.
Epinotia kasloana
Epinotia kasloana is a species of tortricid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1925. It belongs to the large genus Epinotia, which contains numerous small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species is part of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a small moth with larvae that feed internally in plant tissues, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Epinotia lindana
Diamondback Epinotia Moth
A small tortricid moth with a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. The species occurs across northern and eastern North America, with larvae feeding on Cornus (dogwood) species. Adults are active during the warmer months. The common name refers to the distinctive wing pattern.
Epinotia meritana
white-fir needle miner
Epinotia meritana is a small tortricid moth whose larvae are specialized miners of fir needles. The species completes one generation annually, with adults active in mid-summer and larvae feeding internally on white fir foliage before overwintering within mined needles. It occurs in western North American conifer forests where its host trees grow.
Epinotia miscana
Epinotia miscana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the large genus Epinotia, which contains numerous species of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species is part of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a small moth with larvae that feed on plant material, though specific details about its biology remain limited in available literature.
Epinotia nigralbana
Epinotia nigralbana is a small moth species in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. First described by Walsingham in 1879, this species is part of the diverse genus Epinotia, which contains numerous small tortricid moths commonly known as larch tortricids or similar names. The species is documented from western North America, with records from Alberta, Canada. Like other Epinotia species, it is likely associated with coniferous hosts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Epinotia nisella
Grey Poplar Bell, Yellow-headed Aspen Leaftier
Epinotia nisella is a small tortricid moth with a Holarctic distribution across northern Eurasia and northern North America. First described by Clerck in 1759, it is highly polymorphic in forewing coloration, showing extensive variation in grey, black, and brown patterns. The species is closely related to E. cinereana, from which it was recently reinstated as distinct based on DNA barcodes and genital morphology. Larvae feed on catkins and leaves of Populus and Salix species.
Epinotia nonana
Epinotia nonana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. First described by Kearfott in 1907 from the northeastern United States, this species belongs to a large genus of leafroller moths. As with many Epinotia species, detailed biological information remains limited. The species has been documented in Vermont and other parts of the United States based on collection and observation records.
Epinotia normanana
A small tortricid moth in the genus Epinotia, described by Kearfott in 1907. The species belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group commonly known as olethreutine moths or tortricid leafrollers. Epinotia species are generally associated with coniferous and deciduous trees, though specific ecological details for E. normanana remain poorly documented in published literature.
Epinotia pulsatillana
Epinotia pulsatillana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini. First described by Dyar in 1903 as Eucosma pulsatillana, it was later transferred to the genus Epinotia. Like other members of this large genus, it is a small moth with larvae that are likely associated with specific host plants. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Epinotia rectiplicana
Epinotia rectiplicana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Walsingham in 1879 under the basionym Paedisca rectiplicana. It belongs to the tribe Eucosmini within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species is documented from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Epinotia sagittana
Epinotia sagittana is a species of tortricid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1925. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae within the family Tortricidae, a large group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths. The species epithet 'sagittana' likely refers to arrow-shaped (sagittate) markings on the wings, a common naming convention in this genus. As with many Epinotia species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Epinotia solicitana
Birch Shootworm Moth
Epinotia solicitana is a small tortricid moth commonly known as the Birch Shootworm Moth. The species is recognized for its association with birch trees as a larval host, with larvae feeding internally on shoots and causing characteristic damage. Adults are typically active during summer months across northern North America. The species has been documented from Alberta, Manitoba, and Vermont, with additional records likely across the broader boreal and northern temperate regions of the continent.
Epinotia subplicana
Epinotia subplicana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. The species was described by Walsingham in 1879. As a member of the genus Epinotia, it belongs to a diverse group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, many of which are associated with coniferous hosts.