Eucosma monitorana

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Eucosma monitorana
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E. monitorana
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Eucosma monitorana
Heinrich, 1920 [1] [2]

Eucosma monitorana, the red pinecone borer moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, including Pennsylvania, Ontario, Wisconsin and Maryland. [3]

The wingspan is about 17 mm.

The larvae feed on Pinus species, including Pinus resinosa . They feed on the cones of their host plant. Pupation takes place in the soil. [4]

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References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. "Moths of Maryland". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2011-09-14.
  4. Bionomics of Eucosma monitorana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) attacking red pine cones in Wisconsin