Carposina simulator
Davis, 1969
Carposina simulator is a in the , described by Donald R. Davis in 1969. The species is known from a single location in Arkansas, USA, and belongs to a family whose typically bore into fruits or tissues. Very little is known about its biology, appearance, or ecological role.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carposina simulator: //kɑr.poʊˈsaɪ.nə ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɔr//
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Distribution
Recorded from Arkansas, USA. No additional localities have been documented.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Donald R. Davis in 1969 based on specimens from Arkansas. The specific epithet 'simulator' may refer to resemblance to another , though this has not been explicitly documented.
Data limitations
Despite 60 iNaturalist observations associated with this name, verified occurrence records and biological data remain extremely sparse in scientific literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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