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Tortricidae 51a0268 – 3609   Argyrotaenia provana (Kearfott, 1907)

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Pinaceae.  Host genera: Abies Pseudotsuga.  Host extended: conifer (Powell & Opler 2009).  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: provana (Kearfott, 1907) (Olethreutes) - MONA 1983: 3609 invidana (Barnes & Busck, 1920) (Tortrix)

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. Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 18.24m; p. 149. 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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