Epiblema iowana
McDunnough, 1935
Epiblema iowana is a small described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1935. It belongs to the moth Tortricidae, a large group known for that roll or fold leaves for shelter. The Epiblema contains numerous small, often inconspicuous species that can be challenging to identify. Very few documented observations of this species exist, with only four records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epiblema iowana: //ˌɛpɪˈbliːmə aɪəˈwɑːnə//
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Distribution
Described from Iowa; specific range poorly documented due to limited observations.
Similar Taxa
- Epiblema tripartitanaCongeneric with similar size and appearance; E. tripartitana has been noted for its bird-dropping , a trait that may apply to other Epiblema species
- Other Epiblema speciesMembers of this are notoriously difficult to distinguish without examination of or detailed pattern analysis