Crocidosema aporema
- Pronunciation
- /kroh-sih-doh-SEE-mah ah-poh-REE-mah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Crocidosema aporema
- Plural
- Crocidosema aporema
Definition
A of tortricid in the , described by Walsingham in 1914. The Crocidosema contains small to medium-sized moths whose larvae typically feed on leguminous plants and other herbaceous vegetation; members of this genus are occasionally significant agricultural pests in the Neotropical region.
Etymology
From Greek krokis (thread, fringe) and sema (mark, sign), referring to wing pattern elements; specific epithet aporema of uncertain derivation.
Example
Larvae of Crocidosema aporema feed within rolled or tied leaves of plants, a typical tortricid feeding habit that protects the caterpillar from and desiccation while allowing access to tender foliar tissue.
Related Terms
- Tortricidae
- Lepidoptera
- leafroller
- Crocidosema
Usage Notes
As with many Neotropical tortricids, published biological and ecological data for this remain limited; identification to species typically requires examination of genitalic . The Crocidosema is sometimes confused with Epinotia or related olethreutine genera in superficial appearance.