About Platynota rostrana (Walker, 1863)
Platynota rostrana, commonly known as the omnivorous platynota moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Tortricidae. This species can be found starting from the United States, where it has been recorded in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. It ranges southward through Mexico and Central America all the way to South America, including the countries of Venezuela and Brazil. The West Indies are also part of its native range. It has additionally been recorded in Europe, where it may temporarily establish populations after being accidentally imported alongside tropical plants. The wingspan of this moth measures 13 to 17 millimeters.
