Pelochrista similiana (Clemens, 1860)
Family: Tortricidae
Subfamily: Olethreutinae
Identification: Forewing brown with dark brown L-shaped marking with curved edges, beginning at inner margin in AM area and becoming paler toward center of wing; large faint "tooth" (sometimes broken) in subterminal area pointing toward anal angle; hindwing dirty white, shading to pale brown toward outer margin
Wing Span: 1.6-2.2 cm
Life History:
Flight: July to September
Caterpillar Hosts: Rrootstalks of goldenrod (Solidago spp.)
Adult Food:
Habitat: Fields and waste places where goldenrod grows; adults are nocturnal and come to light
Range: Northeastern United States and southeastern Canada
Conservation:
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Management Needs:
Taxonomy Notes: Pelochrista similiana (Clemens, 1860) is elevated from subsp. of 3116 Eucosma dorsisignatana. This species was formerly placed in the genus Eucosma, Gilligan et al. (2013), Zootaxa, 3746(2): 301-337.
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Observation date: Aug 30, 2024
Submitted by: Don Marotte
Region: Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
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Region: York County, Maine, United States
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Verified date: Aug 03, 2024
Observation date: Aug 25, 2023
Submitted by: aarongunnar
Region: Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
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Verified date: Mar 03, 2024
Observation date: Sep 13, 2023
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Region: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Verified date: Sep 28, 2023
Observation date: Sep 13, 2023
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Region: Camden County, New Jersey, United States
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Verified date: Sep 14, 2023
Observation date: Aug 31, 2023
Submitted by: Jacksenzig
Region: Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
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Verified date: Sep 02, 2023
Observation date: Sep 14, 2022
Submitted by: pkondrashov
Region: Adair County, Missouri, United States
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Verified date: Dec 18, 2022
Observation date: Aug 25, 2022
Submitted by: mysorekid
Region: St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States
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Verified date: Sep 21, 2022
Observation date: Sep 16, 2022
Submitted by: Ohio97
Region: Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 19, 2022