Olethreutes
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Olethreutes is a large genus
of tortrix moths (family
Tortricidae). It is the type genus
of its tribe
(Olethreutini
) and subfamily (Olethreutinae
).
Celyphoides, Loxoterma and Paracelypha are sometimes listed as junior synonyms of Olethreutes. But the type species
of the first is Tortrix flavipalpana (now Celypha flavipalpana
), that of the second is T. latifasciana (now C. aurofasciana
), and that of the third is Phalaena rivulana (now Syricoris rivulana). This makes Celyphoides and Loxoterma junior subjective synonyms of Celypha
and Paracelypha a junior subjective synonym of Syricoris
, at least according to the present delimitation of these genera.
, many of which were formerly placed here but are nowadays assigned to related genera. Especially Argyroploce
was included in Olethreutes by some authors even in recent times. Phiaris micana
(the type species
of Phiaris
) has erroneously been listed in the present genus, even though Phiaris is generally regarded as distinct; its delimitation versus Olethreutes requires more study however.
The 131 species
at least provisionally placed in Olethreutes today are:
Genus
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of tortrix moths (family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
Tortricidae). It is the type genus
Type genus
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of its tribe
Tribe (biology)
In biology, a tribe is a taxonomic rank between family and genus. It is sometimes subdivided into subtribes.Some examples include the tribes: Canini, Acalypheae, Hominini, Bombini, and Antidesmeae.-See also:* Biological classification* Rank...
(Olethreutini
Olethreutini
The Olethreutini are a tribe of tortrix moths.-Genera:The Olethreutini are a tribe of tortrix moths.-Genera:The Olethreutini are a tribe of tortrix...
) and subfamily (Olethreutinae
Olethreutinae
Olethreutinae is a subfamily of moth in the family Tortricidae.-Genera incertae sedis:This tortricine genus has not been assigned to a tribe yet:...
).
Celyphoides, Loxoterma and Paracelypha are sometimes listed as junior synonyms of Olethreutes. But the type species
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
of the first is Tortrix flavipalpana (now Celypha flavipalpana
Celypha flavipalpana
Celypha flavipalpana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Great Britain, Fennoscandia, the Iberian Peninsula and most of the Balkan Peninsula....
), that of the second is T. latifasciana (now C. aurofasciana
Celypha aurofasciana
Celypha aurofasciana is a is a small moth species of the family Tortricidae. It is native to Europe but occurs in some other places as an introduced species.Its wingspan is 12-14 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July....
), and that of the third is Phalaena rivulana (now Syricoris rivulana). This makes Celyphoides and Loxoterma junior subjective synonyms of Celypha
Celypha
Celypha is a genus of tortrix moths . It belongs to the tribe Olethreutini of subfamily Olethreutinae.The closely related genus Syricoris is sometimes included in Celpyha.-Species:...
and Paracelypha a junior subjective synonym of Syricoris
Syricoris
Syricoris is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Olethreutinae of the family Tortricidae.-Species:*Syricoris astrana *Syricoris lacunana *Syricoris perexiguana...
, at least according to the present delimitation of these genera.
Species
This genus has long served as "wastebin genus" for OlethreutinaeOlethreutinae
Olethreutinae is a subfamily of moth in the family Tortricidae.-Genera incertae sedis:This tortricine genus has not been assigned to a tribe yet:...
, many of which were formerly placed here but are nowadays assigned to related genera. Especially Argyroploce
Argyroploce
Argyroploce is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Olethreutinae of the family Tortricidae.-Species:*Argyroploce aquilonana Karvonen, 1932*Argyroploce arbutella *Argyroploce dalecarliana...
was included in Olethreutes by some authors even in recent times. Phiaris micana
Phiaris micana
Phiaris micana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Europe.The wingspan is 13–18 mm. The moth flies from May to July. .The larvae feed on various mosses and herbaceous plants.-Notes:...
(the type species
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
of Phiaris
Phiaris
Phiaris is a genus of moths belonging to the Tortricidae family.-Species:*Phiaris acropryerana Bae, 2000*Phiaris bipunctana *Phiaris castaneanum *Phiaris dolosana...
) has erroneously been listed in the present genus, even though Phiaris is generally regarded as distinct; its delimitation versus Olethreutes requires more study however.
The 131 species
Species
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at least provisionally placed in Olethreutes today are: