Crocidosema perplexana

(Fernald, 1901)

Crocidosema perplexana is a of in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. The species was described by Fernald in 1901. Like other members of the Crocidosema, it is likely associated with leguminous plants, though specific records for this species appear limited in available literature. The genus includes several economically significant species, most notably the bean shoot moth (), a major pest of soybean in South America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Crocidosema perplexana: /ˌkroʊsɪˈdoʊsɪmə pɜːrˌplɛkˈsænə/

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Similar Taxa

Crocidosema aporemaCongeneric ; the bean shoot is a major soybean pest in South America and may share similar and preferences
Other Eucosmini tortricidsMembers of the same tribe often exhibit similar size, pattern, and leguminous associations

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Taxonomic placement

The is classified in the Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini, a group of that includes many species associated with leguminous plants. The Crocidosema contains approximately 20 described species distributed primarily in the New World tropics and subtropics.

Data limitations

Available sources provide minimal biological information specific to C. perplexana. Most detailed ecological and behavioral data in literature refers to congeneric , particularly C. aporema. Direct observations and studies specifically targeting this species appear sparse.