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Tortricidae 51a0737.4 – 3067   Eucopina bobana (Kearfott, 1907)

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Pinaceae.  Host genera: Pinus.  Notes: cones (Robinson et al 2002) & (Keen 1958).  (Shropshire & Tallamy 2025 [accessed 6xii2025]) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: bobana (Kearfott, 1907) (Eucosma) - MONA 1983: 3067 antichroma (Meyrick, 1912) (Eucosma); TL: (no type). Note: Unjustified replacement name. Taxonomic Notes: Eucopina bobana, new generic placement in Gilligan et al. (2013), Zootaxa, 3746(2): 301-337, was formerly placed in the genus Eucosma,

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Gilligan, T.M. & D.J. Wright, 2013. Revised world catalogue of Eucopina, Eucosma, Pelochrista, and Phaneta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Eucosmini). Zootaxa, 3746(2): 301-337. (PDF) Meyrick, E., 1912. On some impossible specific names in Micro-Lepidoptera. The Entomologist's Monthly Magazine, 48: 32-36. Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 15.9f; p. 134. Book Review and ordering Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online) Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at iNaturalist

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