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Olethreutes olivaceana
Olivaceous Olethreutes Moth
Olethreutes olivaceana is a small tortricid moth described by Fernald in 1882. It belongs to the diverse Olethreutes genus, which comprises numerous species of leafroller moths found primarily in North America. The species is part of the Olethreutinae subfamily, whose members are typically associated with various host plants and exhibit characteristic larval behaviors of rolling or tying leaves. Like many Olethreutes species, it is likely small in size and relatively inconspicuous, consistent with the general morphology of this genus.
Olethreutes osmundana
Fern Olethreutes Moth
Olethreutes osmundana, commonly known as the Fern Olethreutes Moth, is a small tortricid moth described by Fernald in 1879. The species epithet "osmundana" references the fern genus Osmunda, suggesting an association with fern habitats. As a member of the Olethreutinae subfamily, it belongs to a group of tortricid moths whose larvae are typically internal feeders in plant tissues. The species has been recorded in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Olethreutes permundana
Raspberry Leafroller Moth, Raspberry Leafroller
Olethreutes permundana, commonly known as the raspberry leafroller moth, is a small tortricid moth species described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. The species is notable for its larval habit of tying leaves together on host plants. Adults have a wingspan of 17–22 mm. The species has been recorded across eastern North America with a broad host plant range including Rubus, Rosa, Fragaria, and numerous woody shrubs and trees.
Olethreutes punctanum
Olethreutes punctanum is a species of tortricid moth described by Walsingham in 1903. As a member of the Olethreutinae subfamily, it belongs to a group commonly known as leafroller moths. The genus Olethreutes contains numerous species, many of which are small to medium-sized moths with distinctive wing patterns. Specific details about the biology and ecology of O. punctanum remain limited in published literature.
Olethreutes schulziana
Olethreutes schulziana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was described by Fabricius in 1776. Records indicate its presence in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. As with many Olethreutes species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Olethreutes sericoranum
Olethreutes sericoranum is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Walsingham in 1879. It belongs to the large genus Olethreutes, which contains numerous small moth species commonly known as leafroller moths. Based on related species in the genus, it is likely a small moth with typical tortricid characteristics, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in available sources.
Olethreutes tilianum
basswood olethreute
Olethreutes tilianum is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, commonly known as the basswood olethreute. The species was described by Heinrich in 1923. It is a small moth belonging to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group known for their leaf-rolling or leaf-folding larval habits. The common name references its association with basswood (Tilia species), suggesting a host plant relationship.
Olethreutes trinitana
Olethreutes trinitana is a small tortricid moth species first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1931. The species is known from scattered records across central and eastern North America, primarily from the Canadian prairie provinces and northern New England. Like other members of the Olethreutinae subfamily, it is presumed to have a concealed larval stage, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus Olethreutes is diverse, with many species requiring dissection or molecular analysis for reliable identification.
Olethreutes troglodanum
Olethreutes troglodanum is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. First described by McDunnough in 1922, this species belongs to a diverse genus of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The genus Olethreutes contains numerous species, many of which are associated with specific host plants and exhibit characteristic rolling or folding behaviors on leaves during larval development. Like other members of its genus, O. troglodanum is likely a small moth with relatively nondescript coloration typical of many Olethreutinae.
Olethreutes valdanum
Olethreutes valdanum is a small tortricid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1922. The species belongs to the diverse genus Olethreutes, which contains numerous small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. Like other members of the family Tortricidae, adults are typically small with wings folded roof-like over the body at rest. The species has been documented in limited geographic regions including Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, USA.
Olethreutes versicolorana
Olethreutes versicolorana is a small tortricid moth species in the family Tortricidae, first described by Clemens in 1860. It belongs to a diverse genus of leafroller moths, many of which are associated with specific host plants. Like other members of Olethreutinae, this species is likely nocturnal and attracted to light sources. The specific epithet 'versicolorana' suggests variable coloration, though detailed species-level documentation remains limited in publicly available sources.
Olethreutes viburnanum
Olethreutes viburnanum is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. Described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1935, this small moth belongs to a large genus of leafroller moths. The specific epithet "viburnanum" suggests an association with Viburnum plants, though this host relationship has not been explicitly confirmed in available sources. Like other Olethreutes species, it is likely a small, inconspicuous moth with typical tortricid morphology.
Orthotaenia
Orthotaenia is a genus of tortricid moths in the subfamily Olethreutinae, established by Stephens in 1829. The genus includes at least two recognized species: Orthotaenia undulana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) and Orthotaenia secunda Falkovitsh, 1962. Records indicate presence across northern Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) and North America (Vermont, USA). The genus belongs to the diverse tortricid moth family, whose larvae typically develop within plant tissues.
Orthotaenia undulana
Dusky Leafroller Moth
Orthotaenia undulana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 15–20 mm, distributed across the Palearctic realm. The species exhibits cryptic coloration that provides camouflage against surfaces, resembling bird droppings when at rest. Adults are active from May through mid-August in western Europe, with flight timing varying across its range. Larvae feed on a diverse range of woody plants including honeysuckle, Vaccinium, pine, and birch.
Pammene medioalbana
Pammene medioalbana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Knudson in 1986. It belongs to the genus Pammene, a group of small moths commonly known as fruitworm moths. The species is part of the subfamily Olethreutinae, which includes many economically significant agricultural pests. Limited published information exists regarding its specific biology and ecology.
Pammene perstructana
Pammene perstructana is a small tortricid moth described by Walker in 1863, originally placed in the genus Sciaphila. It belongs to the tribe Grapholitini within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species is documented from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Manitoba. Like other members of the genus Pammene, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pandemis
Leafroller moths
Pandemis is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Archipini, commonly known as leafroller moths. The genus comprises approximately 60 described species distributed across the Holarctic region, with particular diversity in Eurasia. Several species are recognized as agricultural pests, notably Pandemis cerasana (barred fruit-tree tortrix) and Pandemis pyrusana (Pandemis leafroller), which damage fruit trees and other woody plants. Larvae typically feed on leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs, often rolling or folding leaves for shelter.
Pandemis borealis
Pandemis borealis is a species of tortricid moth described by Diakonoff in 1960. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Pandemis refracta. The species has been recorded from limited locations in northeastern North America, specifically Ontario and Maine. As a member of the leafroller moth family Tortricidae, its larvae likely feed on foliage of woody plants, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Pandemis morrisana
A small tortricid moth first described from Canada in 1978. The species was originally placed in the genus Archepandemis but has since been transferred to Pandemis. It is known from a single Canadian province with limited published information on its biology.
Paralobesia
Paralobesia is a genus of small tortricid moths described by Obraztsov in 1953. The genus is primarily Nearctic in distribution, with approximately 40 described species, many of which were described recently by Royals and Gilligan in 2018-2019. The most economically significant species is Paralobesia viteana, the grape berry moth, a major pest of cultivated grapes in eastern North America. Host associations within the genus range from monophagous to polyphagous, including grapevines (Vitis), orchids (Cypripedium), larch (Larix), and hemlock (Tsuga).
Paralobesia cyclopiana
Sweetbay Seedpod Moth
Paralobesia cyclopiana, commonly known as the Sweetbay Seedpod Moth, is a tortricid moth species described by Heinrich in 1926. It belongs to the genus Paralobesia, which includes other economically significant species such as the grape berry moth (P. viteana). The species is relatively poorly documented compared to its congener, with only 45 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Paralobesia monotropana
Paralobesia monotropana is a tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1926. The species belongs to a genus of approximately 18 described species found primarily in eastern North America. It is morphologically similar to P. cypripediana and P. marilynae. The species epithet suggests an association with Monotropa, though explicit host records were not detailed in available sources.
Paralobesia pallicircula
Paralobesia pallicircula is a species of tortricid moth in the genus Paralobesia. The genus Paralobesia includes species associated with grape and related plants, with Paralobesia viteana (grape berry moth) being a well-known agricultural pest. Very little specific information has been documented about P. pallicircula itself.
Paralobesia palliolana
Paralobesia palliolana is a tortricid moth whose larvae were discovered injuring shoot tips on larch (Larix spp.) in Michigan. Originally described as Polychrosis palliolana by McDunnough in 1938 from flight-captured specimens without confirmed hosts, the species was later associated with larch damage through field observations. It belongs to the Olethreutinae subfamily, a group of tortricid moths that includes many species with concealed feeding habits.
Paralobesia piceana
Paralobesia piceana is a tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was described by Freeman in 1941. The species has been documented feeding on Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) in West Virginia, representing both a new host record and a new state record for this poorly known species.
Paralobesia sambuci
Paralobesia sambuci is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was described by Clarke in 1953. The genus Paralobesia contains several species associated with plants, including the economically significant grape berry moth (Paralobesia viteana). Very few observations of P. sambuci have been documented, with only two records in iNaturalist as of the source date.
Paralobesia spiraeifoliana
Paralobesia spiraeifoliana is a species of tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the genus Paralobesia, which includes several species associated with host plants. The species is recorded from the northeastern United States, with documented occurrences in Vermont. Like other members of the family Tortricidae, it is a small moth with characteristic wing posture at rest.
Paralobesia vernoniana
Ironweed Moth
Paralobesia vernoniana, commonly known as the Ironweed Moth, is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. It was described by Kearfott in 1907. The species belongs to the genus Paralobesia, which includes other economically significant species such as the grape berry moth (Paralobesia viteana). The common name suggests an association with ironweed plants (Vernonia species), though specific host relationships require further documentation.
Paralobesia viteana
Grape Berry Moth
Paralobesia viteana, the grape berry moth, is a tortricid moth native to eastern North America and an economically significant pest of cultivated and wild grapes (Vitis spp.). Larvae damage grape berries directly through feeding and indirectly by increasing susceptibility to fungal and bacterial pathogens. The species completes two to four generations annually depending on latitude and climate, with the final generation overwintering as pupae in leaf litter. It is considered one of the most damaging insect pests of grapes in eastern North America.
Pelochrista adamantana
Pelochrista adamantana is a species of tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini. It was described by Guenée in 1845. The genus Pelochrista contains numerous small moth species, many of which are poorly documented in terms of biology and ecology.
Pelochrista agassizii
Pelochrista agassizii is a tortricid moth species described by Robinson in 1869. It belongs to the Olethreutinae subfamily within the leafroller moth family Tortricidae. As with many species in this large and diverse genus, detailed biological and ecological information remains limited in published literature.
Pelochrista albiguttana
Pelochrista albiguttana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Zeller in 1875. It belongs to the large genus Pelochrista, which contains numerous small moth species primarily found in the Holarctic region. Like other members of its family, it is a small moth with larvae that typically develop within plant tissues. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, indicating ongoing interest from naturalists and entomologists.
Pelochrista biquadrana
Pelochrista biquadrana is a species of tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini. It was described by Walsingham in 1879. The genus Pelochrista contains numerous small moth species, many of which are difficult to distinguish without close examination. Available information about this specific species is limited.
Pelochrista blanchardi
Pelochrista blanchardi is a small tortricid moth described in 2012. It belongs to the diverse genus Pelochrista within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species is known from very few records, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.
Pelochrista bolanderana
Pelochrista bolanderana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. It was first described by Walsingham in 1879. The species belongs to a large genus of small moths, many of which are associated with coniferous hosts. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pelochrista comatulana
Pelochrista comatulana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was originally described by Zeller in 1876 under the name Paedisca comatulana. The species belongs to the large genus Pelochrista, which contains numerous small, often drab-colored tortricid moths. Like other members of its family, it is a nocturnal insect attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Pelochrista conspiciendana
Pelochrista conspiciendana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. Described by Heinrich in 1923, this species belongs to a large genus of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The genus Pelochrista contains numerous species, many of which are poorly known and difficult to distinguish without detailed examination. Available records indicate this species has been documented through citizen science observations, though specific biological details remain limited.
Pelochrista costastriata
Pelochrista costastriata is a species of tortricid moth described by Wright in 2011. It belongs to the genus Pelochrista, a diverse group within the subfamily Olethreutinae. As a recently described species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited. The species is known from a modest number of observations, suggesting it may be relatively uncommon or underrecorded.
Pelochrista curlewensis
Pelochrista curlewensis is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Wright in 2007. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Like other members of the genus Pelochrista, it is a small moth, but specific details about its biology and distribution remain limited in published literature.
Pelochrista daemonicana
A small tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini, described by Heinrich in 1923. The species is rarely recorded, with only three observations documented on iNaturalist. As with many Pelochrista species, detailed natural history information 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 denverana
Pelochrista denverana 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 is part of the Olethreutinae subfamily and Eucosmini tribe. Very few specific details about its biology or ecology have been documented in the available literature.
Pelochrista derelicta
Derelict Pelochrista Moth
Pelochrista derelicta is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. It is known from the northeastern United States, with verified records from Vermont. The species was described by Carl Heinrich in 1929 and is placed in the tribe Eucosmini. It has been documented through citizen science observations, with over 3,800 records on iNaturalist.
Pelochrista dilatana
Pelochrista dilatana is a species of tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini, first described by Walsingham in 1895. The genus Pelochrista comprises numerous small moth species, many of which are poorly documented in terms of biology and ecology. This species belongs to a diverse group of tortricids commonly referred to as shoot borers or fruit borers, though specific life history details for P. dilatana remain limited in published literature.
Pelochrista fiskeana
Pelochrista fiskeana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was described by Kearfott in 1905. As a member of the genus Pelochrista, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species has been documented through limited observations, with records in the iNaturalist database.
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 fraudabilis
Pelochrista fraudabilis is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Eucosmini within the subfamily Olethreutinae. Like other members of its genus, it is a small moth with limited published documentation of its biology and ecology. The species has been recorded in North America and is represented in museum collections.
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 immaculana
Pelochrista immaculana is a species of tortricid moth described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the large genus Pelochrista within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species is rarely recorded, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. As with other members of the genus, it is a small moth likely associated with specific host plants, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
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.