Tesuquea hawleyana

Klots, 1936

Tesuquea hawleyana is a small in the , first described by Klots in 1936. It is one of only two known in the Tesuquea, both to the southwestern United States. The species is poorly known, with limited collection records and minimal published biological information.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tesuquea hawleyana: /tɛˈsʊkiə hɔˈlɛ.jɑːnə/

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Identification

Tesuquea hawleyana can be distinguished from its Tesuquea daileyi by pattern and geographic distribution. The Tesuquea is characterized by relatively broad, somewhat rounded forewings and reduced compared to other . Male feature distinctive structure with reduced .

Habitat

Associated with coniferous forests, particularly ponderosa pine and mixed pine-fir woodlands in mountainous regions.

Distribution

to the southwestern United States. Documented from New Mexico and Arizona, with records primarily from the Sandia Mountains and adjacent ranges.

Similar Taxa

  • Tesuquea daileyiOnly other in ; distinguished by pattern and occurs in more northern Rocky Mountain
  • Carposina spp.Larger in same ; Tesuquea differs in shape, reduced , and male structure

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