Filatima epulatrix
Hodges, 1969
Filatima epulatrix is a small gelechiid described by Hodges in 1969. It is known from scattered localities across North America, including British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, New York, and Oklahoma. The has a wingspan of 15.5–17.5 mm. Larvae have been documented feeding on Malus sylvestris (wild apple).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Filatima epulatrix: /fɪˈlæ.tɪ.mə ˌɛ.pjʊˈlæt.rɪks/
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Appearance
Small with wingspan 15.5–17.5 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec in Canada; New York and Oklahoma in the United States. Distribution records suggest a transcontinental North American range with scattered, disjunct .
Diet
Larvae feed on Malus sylvestris (wild apple/crab apple). feeding habits are unknown.
Host Associations
- Malus sylvestris - larval food plantwild apple
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Taxonomic history
Described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1969. The epithet 'epulatrix' derives from Latin, meaning 'feaster' or 'banqueter', likely alluding to the larval feeding habits.