Catastega adobe
Brown, 1992
Catastega adobe is a of tortricid in the Tortricidae, described by Brown in 1992. It belongs to the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. The species is placed in the Catastega, which comprises small to medium-sized moths typically associated with woody plants. Very little is known about the specific or of this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Catastega adobe: /kæˈtæstɪɡə əˈdoʊbi/
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Identification
Members of the Catastega can be distinguished from related tortricid genera by genitalia characters and wing pattern elements, though specific diagnostic features for C. adobe remain undescribed in accessible literature. The genus is characterized by relatively broad forewings with somewhat reduced pattern elements compared to more vividly marked tortricids.
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Distribution
The is known from the type locality and potentially surrounding regions, though precise distribution records are sparse. The Catastega occurs in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Catastega timidanaCongeneric with similar overall and preferences, requiring examination of genitalia or wing pattern details for definitive separation.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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