Mompha undescribed-species-on-epilobium-canum
An undescribed in the ( Momphidae) associated with Epilobium canum (California fuchsia). The species has been documented through larval collections and rearing records but lacks formal taxonomic description. It represents part of the poorly resolved North Mompha fauna, many species of which are -specific to Onagraceae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mompha undescribed-species-on-epilobium-canum: /ˈmɒmfə ˌʌndɪˈskraɪbd ˈspiːʃiːz ɒn ˌɛpɪˈloʊbiəm ˈkænəm/
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Habitat
Associated with Epilobium canum, which grows in dry, rocky slopes, chaparral edges, and disturbed areas in California and adjacent regions. The 's is thus tied to the distribution of this .
Distribution
Known from California and possibly adjacent regions where Epilobium canum occurs; exact range undefined due to undescribed status.
Diet
feed internally on Epilobium canum (California fuchsia), a member of Onagraceae. Specific feeding site within (leaf, stem, fruit) not documented.
Host Associations
- Epilobium canum - primary Larval ; specific feeding site undetermined
Similar Taxa
- Mompha epilobiellaEuropean also associated with Epilobium; North records require verification and may include this undescribed species
- Other Mompha spp. on OnagraceaeNumerous undescribed or poorly differentiated Nearctic feed on Onagraceae; dissection of required for definitive identification