Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera


Pelochrista curlewensis (Wright, 2007)
Family: Tortricidae
Subfamily: Olethreutinae
Identification: The forewing is white with variable orange-brown to blackish-brown markings that can usually be distinguished from the two similar species listed below. The northern population are usually the lighter orange-brown color.
Wing Span: ♂ 0.66–1.26 cm. (n=43) 43 specimens examined. ♀ 1.05–1.32 cm. (n=16)
Life History:
Flight: June to September
Caterpillar Hosts:
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: California and Nevada to Utah.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
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Verified Sightings

Displaying 1 - 1 of 1 verified sightings
Observation date: Aug 14, 2017
Submitted by: Betsy Higgins
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: Jul 24, 2023
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