"Phalonia" pimana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona and California. It has also been recorded from Hispaniola.[2]

Phalonia pimana
Scientific classification
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P. pimana
Binomial name
Phalonia pimana
Busck, 1907[1]
Synonyms
  • Cochylis pimana
  • Nycthia pimana

The wingspan is about 16 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in March and from August to September.[3]

The larvae feed on Agave species.[4]

References

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  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Perez-Gelabert, Daniel E (2008). "Arthropods of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti): A checklist and bibliography". Zootaxa. 1831: 1–530.
  3. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  4. ^ Tortricidae Food Plant Database