Tesuquea hawleyana
Klots, 1936
Tesuquea hawleyana is a small in the Carposinidae, 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 forewing pattern and geographic distribution. The Tesuquea is characterized by relatively broad, somewhat rounded forewings and reduced wing venation compared to other Carposinidae. Male genitalia feature distinctive valve structure with reduced processes.
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 forewing pattern and occurs in more northern Rocky Mountain
- Carposina spp.Larger in same ; Tesuquea differs in wing shape, reduced venation, and male genitalia structure