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Retinia comstockiana

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Species of moth

Retinia comstockiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Retinia
Species: R. comstockiana
Binomial name
Retinia comstockiana
Fernald, 1879
Synonyms
  • Petrova comstockiana

Retinia comstockiana, the pitch twig moth or Comstock's retinia moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the United States, including Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania.

Damage
Damage

The larvae feed on Pinus rigida. They bore into the twigs of their host plant.

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide
Taxon identifiers
Retinia comstockiana


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