Moths of North Carolina
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Phaecasiophora inspersa Heinrich, 1931 - No Common Name


Phaecasiophora inspersa
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Phaecasiophora inspersaPhaecasiophora inspersa
Taxonomy
Superfamily:
Tortricoidea
Family:
Tortricidae
Subfamily:
Olethreutinae
Tribe:
Olethreutini
P3 Number:
51a0542
MONA Number:
2773.00
Comments: A large genus of some 37 species, primarily Oriental but with three species occurring in North America. All three species occur in North Carolina.
Species Status: Specimens from North Carolina have not been barcoded but those from other eastern localities have and the species are homogenous and well separated from other taxa.
Identification
Field Guide Descriptions: Online Resources: MPG, BugGuide, iNaturalist, Google, BAMONA, GBIF, BOLD                                                                                 
Adult Markings: Adults resemble species of Olethreutes but have dilated, tufted scaling on the hind tibia which is usually obvious when handling specimens. Sexes are similar. This species is the most distinct and unlikely to be confused with any other moths.
Adult Structural Features: Male genitalia are largely similar for all three species, females can be distinguished by details of the genital plate and the shape of the ductus and bursa. Maculation will usually allow identification.
Structural photos
Adult ID Requirements: Identifiable from good quality photos of unworn specimens.
Immatures and Development: Life history is unknown
Distribution in North Carolina
Distribution:
County Map: Clicking on a county returns the records for the species in that county.
Phaecasiophora inspersaAlamance Alexander Alleghany Anson Ashe Avery Beaufort Bertie Bladen Brunswick Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell Camden Carteret Caswell Catawba Chatham Cherokee Chowan Clay Cleveland Columbus Craven Cumberland Currituck Dare Davidson Davie Duplin Durham Edgecombe Forsyth Franklin Gaston Gates Graham Granville Greene Guilford Halifax Harnett Haywood Henderson Hertford Hoke Hyde Iredell Jackson Johnston Jones Lee Lenoir Lincoln Macon Madison Martin McDowell Mecklenburg Mitchell Montgomery Moore Nash New%20Hanover Northampton Onslow Orange Pamlico Pasquotank Pender Perquimans Person Pitt Polk Randolph Richmond Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Sampson Scotland Stanly Stokes Surry Swain Transylvania Tyrrell Union Vance Wake Warren Washington Watauga Wayne Wilkes Wilson Yadkin Yancey
Flight Dates:
 High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft.
 Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft.
 Piedmont (Pd)
 Coastal Plain (CP)

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Image showing flight dates by month for High Mountains greater than 4,000 feet, Low Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain: adults.
Immature Dates:
 High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft.
 Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft.
 Piedmont (Pd)
 Coastal Plain (CP)

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Image showing flight dates by month for High Mountains greater than 4,000 feet, Low Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain: immatures.
Flight Comments: Most common in late March but continuing into May and one record for September. Perhaps two broods.
Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Adults are frequently encountered in pine flatwoods and nearby pocosins.
Larval Host Plants: The host plants are poorly documented. J.B. Sullivan reared an adult from a larva that was feeding on Swamp Red Bay (Persea palustris). - View
Observation Methods: Adults have been recorded in light traps and are unlikely to be attracted to bait. Look for the species in pocosins and pine flatwoods where there are dry oaks nearby such as turkey and blue jack.
Wikipedia
See also Habitat Account for Redbay Shrublands
Status in North Carolina
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Natural Heritage Program Ranks: [GNR] SU
State Protection: Has no legal protection, although permits are required to collect it on state parks and other public lands.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Basinger on 2025-03-25
Brunswick Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Basinger on 2025-03-25
Brunswick Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Shields on 2021-05-11
Onslow Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: R. Newman on 2021-04-04
Carteret Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-05-10
Onslow Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-05-02
Onslow Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-04-18
Onslow Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-04-08
Onslow Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-03-21
Onslow Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-03-17
Onslow Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-02-25
Onslow Co.
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Phaecasiophora inspersaRecorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-02-25
Onslow Co.
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