Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Pelochrista mediostriata (Walsingham, 1895)
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Paedisca mediostriata Walsingham, 1895
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Eucosma mediostriata
Phylogenetic sequence #620985
Explanation of Names
Specific epithet from Latin meaning "middle streak," for the "broad median white streak" on the forewings.
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(1)Size
Heinrich (1923) reported the wingspan as 17-26 mm.
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Forewing length 6.7-12.4 mm.
(1)Identification
Adult - see original description and Wright (2008) redescription in Print References.
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(1)Range
Colorado to California and Montana, Washington.
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Types: Loveland, Colorado (
Smith, July, 1891).
Print References
Heinrich, C., 1923. Revision of the North American moths of the subfamily Eucosminae of the family Olethreutidae.
United States National Museum Bulletin, 123:
116 (3)
Walsingham, Lord. 1895. XXI. New Species of North American Tortricidae.
Transactions of the Entomological Society of London. 1895:
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Wright, D.J. 2008. Nearctic Eucosmini (Tortricidae) associated with
Pelochrista occipitana (Zeller) and
Eucosma biquadrana (Walsingham): Two new synonymies and four new species.
Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 62(4):
221.
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