Phtheochroa vitellinana (Zeller, 1875) is a animal in the Tortricidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Phtheochroa vitellinana (Zeller, 1875)

Phtheochroa vitellinana (Zeller, 1875)

Phtheochroa vitellinana is a North American Tortricidae moth with 12–13 mm wingspan, flying from June to July.

Family
Genus
Phtheochroa
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Phtheochroa vitellinana (Zeller, 1875)

Phtheochroa vitellinana (Zeller, 1875) is a moth species that belongs to the family Tortricidae. This species is native to North America, with confirmed records from the locations of Alberta, Maine, Ontario, and Quebec. The average wingspan of Phtheochroa vitellinana ranges between 12 and 13 millimeters. Adult individuals of this species have been observed in flight during the months of June and July.

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Taxonomy

Animalia › Arthropoda › Insecta › Lepidoptera › Tortricidae › Phtheochroa

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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