Tesuquea
Klots, 1936
Tesuquea is a of in the , established by Klots in 1936. The genus contains a single , Tesuquea hawleyana, which is restricted to the southern United States. are small moths with a wingspan of approximately 14 mm. The genus is poorly studied, with limited biological and ecological data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tesuquea: /tɛsuːˈkweɪə/
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Identification
Identification relies on small size (14 mm wingspan) and geographic restriction to the southern United States. The status means any matching this description from New Mexico or adjacent regions likely belongs to this . Distinguishing Tesuquea from other small Carposinidae genera requires examination of genitalic , which has not been widely illustrated in accessible literature.
Appearance
have a wingspan of approximately 14 mm. As a member of , the likely exhibits the characteristic of narrow, elongated with somewhat pointed , though specific morphological details for Tesuquea remain poorly documented.
Distribution
Southern United States, including New Mexico. The precise range boundaries are poorly documented due to limited effort and few observations.
Similar Taxa
- Other Carposinidae generaSmall size and general overlap with numerous other ; genitalic dissection typically required for definitive identification.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was erected by Klots in 1936 based on material from New Mexico. It has remained since description, with no additional assigned.
Data limitations
Only 8 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date. The has received minimal modern taxonomic or ecological study.