Moths of North Carolina

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Phaecasiophora inspersa Heinrich, 1931 - No Common Name

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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.


Flight Dates: High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft. Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft. Piedmont (Pd) Coastal Plain (CP) Click on graph to enlarge
Immature Dates: High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft. Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft. Piedmont (Pd) Coastal Plain (CP) Click on graph to enlarge
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

Natural Heritage Program Status:

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.

Comments:

Photo Gallery for Phaecasiophora inspersa - None

Photos: 12

	Recorded by: Mark Basinger on 2025-03-25 Brunswick Co. Comment:		Recorded by: Mark Basinger on 2025-03-25 Brunswick Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Mark Shields on 2021-05-11 Onslow Co. Comment:		Recorded by: R. Newman on 2021-04-04 Carteret Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-05-10 Onslow Co. Comment:		Recorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-05-02 Onslow Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-04-18 Onslow Co. Comment:		Recorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-04-08 Onslow Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-03-21 Onslow Co. Comment:		Recorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-03-17 Onslow Co. Comment:
	Recorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-02-25 Onslow Co. Comment:		Recorded by: Mark Shields on 2020-02-25 Onslow Co. Comment: