Thaumatographa jonesi
(Brower, 1953)
Psychedelic Jones Moth
Thaumatographa jonesi, commonly known as the Psychedelic Jones , is a tortricid moth found in pine forests of the eastern and southeastern United States. The species was described by Brower in 1953 and is currently classified in the Thaumatographa, though it was previously placed in Hilarographa. Its range extends from Massachusetts south to Florida and west to Louisiana.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thaumatographa jonesi: /ˌθɔːmətoʊˈɡræfə ˈdʒoʊnzi/
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Identification
The can be distinguished from similar tortricid moths by its occurrence in pine forest across the eastern United States. The "psychedelic Jones " suggests distinctive coloration or patterning, though specific diagnostic features are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Pine forests.
Distribution
United States: Massachusetts south to Florida and west to Louisiana.
Host Associations
- Pinus - occurs in pine forests; specific plant relationships are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Thaumatographa speciesOther members of the Thaumatographa occur in similar regions and ; specific distinguishing features for T. jonesi are not well documented.
- Hilarographa speciesFormerly classified in Hilarographa; separation based on revised generic placement rather than observable morphological differences alone.
More Details
Taxonomic History
This was originally described as Hilarographa jonesi by Brower in 1953. It has since been transferred to the Thaumatographa, reflecting ongoing revisions in the classification of the tribe Hilarographini within Tortricidae.