Hystrichophora stygiana (Dyar, 1903)

Family: Tortricidae

Subfamily: Olethreutinae

Identification: Variable, nearly black to gray, light tan to whitish,sometimes with a tinge of ochreous brown in the drsal area.

Wing Span: 2.5-3.1 cm

Life History:

Flight: June to September

Caterpillar Hosts: Larvae bore in the root crowns of bush lupines (Lupinus).

Adult Food:

Habitat: Mountains

Range: Widespread in western North America, from Alaska to California and Colorado.

Conservation:

NCGR:

Management Needs:

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Observation date: Jul 04, 2023

Submitted by: jrmbutterfly

Region: British Columbia, Canada

Verified by: davidwdroppers

Verified date: Jan 07, 2024

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Observation date: Jul 12, 2016

Submitted by: richtrebbien

Region: Valley County, Idaho, United States

Verified by: J_Martineau

Verified date: Feb 15, 2021

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