Tortricid
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Pelochrista corosana
Pelochrista corosana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Walsingham in 1884. It belongs to the large genus Pelochrista, which contains numerous small moth species often referred to as 'tortricid leafroller moths.' The species is known from the Canadian prairie provinces. As with most members of its genus, detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Pelochrista dapsilis
Pelochrista dapsilis is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. It was described by Carl Heinrich in 1929. Like other members of its genus, it is a small moth with typical tortricid morphology. The species is part of a large and diverse genus of tortricid moths found primarily in the Holarctic region.
Pelochrista fandana
Pelochrista fandana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the large genus Pelochrista, which contains numerous small moth species. The species has been documented through limited iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is not frequently encountered or reported. As with many Pelochrista species, detailed biological information remains sparse in accessible literature.
Pelochrista floridensis
Pelochrista floridensis is a species of tortricid moth described by Wright in 2011. It belongs to the diverse genus Pelochrista within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species epithet suggests a geographic association with Florida. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a small moth with larvae that feed internally on plant tissues, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
Pelochrista guttulana
Pelochrista guttulana is a species of tortricid moth first described by Blanchard in 1980. It belongs to the large genus Pelochrista within the subfamily Olethreutinae. Like other members of this genus, it is a small moth, but specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pelochrista hasseanthi
Pelochrista hasseanthi is a small tortricid moth described by Clarke in 1952. It belongs to the Olethreutinae subfamily within the diverse Tortricidae family, commonly known as leafroller moths. The species has been documented through limited observations, with only 5 records on iNaturalist. Like other Pelochrista species, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Pelochrista inquadrana
Pelochrista inquadrana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. It was described by Walsingham in 1884. As a member of the genus Pelochrista, it belongs to a diverse group of small moths commonly known as eucosmin tortricids. No specific observations of this species are documented in the provided sources.
Pelochrista parapulveratana
Pelochrista parapulveratana is a species of tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini, first described by Wright in 2011. As a member of the genus Pelochrista, it belongs to a diverse group of small moths commonly known as tortricids or leafroller moths. The species is documented in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF with accepted taxonomic status. Available records are sparse, with limited observational data available through iNaturalist.
Pelochrista popana
A small tortricid moth in the genus Pelochrista, described by Kearfott in 1907. As a member of the tribe Eucosmini, it belongs to a diverse group of small moths often referred to as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The genus Pelochrista contains numerous species that are frequently challenging to distinguish without detailed examination.
Pelochrista reversana
Pelochrista reversana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907 under the name Eucosma reversana. It belongs to the genus Pelochrista, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as shoot borers or fruitworms. The species is part of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Specific information about its biology and ecology remains limited in published sources.
Pelochrista scintillana
Spangled Pelochrista
Pelochrista scintillana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. It is commonly known as the Spangled Pelochrista. The species was first described by Clemens in 1865 under the basionym Callimosema scintillana. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 3151.
Pelochrista shastana
Pelochrista shastana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was described by Walsingham in 1879. Like other members of the genus Pelochrista, it belongs to the tribe Eucosmini, a group of small moths often referred to as 'bell moths' or 'tortricid leafrollers.' Very few documented observations of this species exist in public databases.
Pelochrista zomonana
Pelochrista zomonana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It belongs to a large genus of tortricid moths found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species was described by Kearfott in 1907. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous plants, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented.
Phalonidia memoranda
Phalonidia memoranda is a small tortricid moth described by Razowski in 1997. It occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Ontario, Quebec, and several northeastern US states. The species has a wingspan of approximately 11 mm. Adults are active in May and July.
Phtheochroa canariana
Phtheochroa canariana is a small tortricid moth described from Arizona in 1920. Its taxonomic status has been debated, with some sources treating it as a synonym of Phtheochroa fulviplicana. Very few observations exist, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or potentially not distinct from related species.
Phtheochroa fulviplicana
Phtheochroa fulviplicana is a small tortricid moth described by Walsingham in 1879. The species exhibits a disjunct distribution across North America, with records from both eastern (Maine) and western (Alberta, Nevada, California) localities. Its adult flight period spans late spring through summer, with an additional December record suggesting possible multivoltinism or late-season emergence in some populations. The species epithet 'fulviplicana' refers to tawny or yellowish-brown wing markings.
Platphalonidia campicolana
Platphalonidia campicolana is a small tortricid moth originally described from California in 1879. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range in the United States, from the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast and Upper Midwest. As with many members of the genus Platphalonidia, detailed biological information remains limited.
Platynota idaeusalis
Tufted Apple Bud Moth
Platynota idaeusalis, the tufted apple bud moth, is a tortricid moth native to eastern North America. It is a significant agricultural pest, particularly of apples in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The species has been documented as a host for both alphabaculovirus and betabaculovirus isolates, making it a subject of biocontrol research. Larvae are known to feed on diverse host plants and have developed resistance to certain organophosphate insecticides.
Platynota labiosana
Platynota labiosana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Zeller in 1875. It belongs to the genus Platynota, which includes several economically significant leafroller moths. The species is part of the Sparganothini tribe within the Tortricinae subfamily. Available information about this specific species is limited compared to better-known congeners such as Platynota stultana (omnivorous leafroller) and Platynota idaeusalis.
Platynota wenzelana
Platynota wenzelana is a small tortricid moth found in the southwestern United States. The species was described by Haimbach in 1915. Adults have a wingspan of 20–24 mm. Like other members of the genus Platynota, the larvae are likely leafrollers, though specific host plant associations for this species have not been documented. The species is poorly studied compared to related taxa such as P. stultana, which is a significant agricultural pest.
Platynota zapatana
Platynota zapatana is a species of tortricid moth described by Powell & Brown in 2012. It belongs to the diverse leafroller moth genus Platynota, whose larvae are known to feed on various plants. The species occurs in the southern United States and northern Mexico, representing a relatively recently described member of this economically significant moth family.
Proteoteras aesculana
maple twig borer, maple tip moth, early proteoteras, Maple Twig Borer Moth
Proteoteras aesculana is a small tortricid moth known as the maple twig borer or maple tip moth. It is a significant pest of maple trees in production nurseries, where larval feeding causes tip dieback and kills the central leader. The species has a broad North American distribution spanning from coast to coast in the northern United States and scattered locations across southern Canada.
Proteoteras moffatiana
gray-flanked proteotera, maple shoot borer, maple bud borer moth
Proteoteras moffatiana is a tortricid moth species described by Fernald in 1905. It is commonly known as the gray-flanked proteotera or maple shoot borer, reflecting its association with maple host plants. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 3235. As a member of the subfamily Olethreutinae, it belongs to a group of tortricids that typically develop as borers in plant tissues.
Pseudexentera habrosana
Pseudexentera habrosana is a small tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1923, originally placed in the genus Exentera. It belongs to the tribe Eucosmini, a group of leafroller moths whose larvae often feed within plant tissues. Published records for this species are sparse, and its biology remains poorly documented.
Pseudexentera mali
pale apple leafroller, pale apple budworm
Pseudexentera mali is a tortricid moth species commonly known as the pale apple leafroller or pale apple budworm. It belongs to the family Tortricidae and was described by Freeman in 1942. The species is an early-season flier and is considered economically important as a pest of apple (Malus). Males are attracted to the sex pheromone component Z,Z-8,10-16:Ac. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 3247.
Pseudosciaphila duplex
Poplar Leafroller Moth, Aspen Leaftier, Spotted Aspen Leafroller
Pseudosciaphila duplex is a tortricid moth native to North America, commonly known as the poplar leafroller moth or aspen leaftier. Adults are active during summer months and possess a wingspan of 20–25 mm. The species is notable for its larval association with deciduous trees in the genera Populus, Betula, and Salix, where larvae feed on leaves.
Rhopobota naevana
holly tortrix moth, holly leaf tier, blackheaded fireworm
Rhopobota naevana is a small tortricid moth with a broad Palearctic distribution extending to North America. Adults fly in mid-summer and are characterized by grey forewings with complex dark markings and a metallic-edged ocellus. The species is economically significant as a pest of Vaccinium crops, particularly cranberries and blueberries, where larvae feed on foliage and fruit.
Rolandylis maiana
Kearfott's Rolandylis, Kearfott's rolandylis moth
Rolandylis maiana is a small tortricid moth found primarily in eastern North America, with a disjunct population in southern France. The species was originally described as Cochylis maiana by Kearfott in 1907 and later transferred to the genus Rolandylis. It is one of relatively few tortricid species with a documented transatlantic distribution pattern. The 94 iNaturalist observations suggest it is encountered infrequently but with some regularity by naturalists.
Rudenia
Rudenia is a genus of tortricid moths established by Razowski in 1985. It belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the subfamily Tortricinae. The genus contains five described species distributed in the Neotropical region. Most species were described by Razowski between 1985 and 2007.
Rudenia leguminana
Black-tipped Rudenia Moth
Rudenia leguminana is a small tortricid moth known as the black-tipped rudenia moth. It occurs across much of the United States and parts of Mexico. The species is associated with leguminous plants, with larvae feeding on Fabaceae species.
Satronia tantilla
Southern Pine Catkinworm Moth
Satronia tantilla is a tortricid moth species described by Heinrich in 1926. The species is commonly known as the Southern Pine Catkinworm Moth, indicating an association with pine trees. As a member of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini, it belongs to a group of tortricid moths that includes many species with specialized host plant relationships.
Sparganothis vocaridorsana
Sparganothis vocaridorsana is a species of tortricid moth described by Kearfott in 1905. It is distributed across western North America, from the Canadian prairies through the Rocky Mountain states to the Pacific Northwest. The species has a wingspan of 21–27 mm. It belongs to a genus that includes several agricultural pests, though specific information about this species' biology remains limited.
Sparganothoides
Sparganothoides is a New World genus of tortricid moths established in 1986, containing 32 described species. The genus exhibits greatest species diversity at middle elevations from central and southern Mexico through Costa Rica. A 2009 systematic revision organized species into six monophyletic groups based primarily on male genitalia morphology. Biological data remain limited, derived mainly from laboratory rearings of eight species.
Suleima helianthana
sunflower bud moth
Suleima helianthana, commonly known as the sunflower bud moth, is a tortricid moth species native to central North America. The species is a specialist pest of sunflowers (Helianthus spp.), with larvae that tunnel into stalks and buds. Two generations occur annually. While historically documented on cultivated and wild sunflowers, the species was first recorded on Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) in California's San Joaquin Valley in 2024, representing an emerging pest situation for small-farm producers.
Talponia
Talponia is a genus of tortricid moths established by Heinrich in 1926. The genus comprises two described species: Talponia batesi and Talponia plummeriana. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini. Members of this genus are small moths with limited published documentation of their biology.
Talponia plummeriana
speckled talponia moth, pawpaw peduncle borer
Talponia plummeriana is a small tortricid moth native to the southeastern United States, commonly known as the pawpaw peduncle borer due to its specialized larval feeding on pawpaw (Asimina) plants. The species is notable for its ability to tolerate annonacin, a toxic compound found in pawpaws that deters most other insects. Larval boring into flower peduncles can cause significant fruit yield reduction, making this species economically relevant to pawpaw cultivation.
Thyraylia bunteana
Thyraylia bunteana is a small tortricid moth species described by Robinson in 1869. It was formerly classified in the genus Cochylis but has been reassigned to Thyraylia based on phylogenetic and morphological studies. The species is documented across a broad North American range spanning eastern, central, and western regions.
Xenotemna pallorana
Pallid Leafroller Moth
Xenotemna pallorana is a small tortricid moth and the sole member of its genus. It is widely distributed across North America from Alaska and western Canada to Florida and eastern Canada. The species is commonly known as the Pallid Leafroller Moth, reflecting its characteristic pale coloration and the leaf-rolling behavior typical of many tortricid larvae. Adults are active during the growing season, with larvae feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs.