Epinotia

Hübner, [1825], 1816

Species Guides

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Epinotia is a large of tortrix moths ( Tortricidae) comprising approximately 166 valid as of 2009. The genus belongs to the tribe Eucosmini within the Olethreutinae. New species continue to be described regularly, suggesting the genus remains insufficiently known taxonomically. The group may not be monophyletic as currently circumscribed.

Epinotia lindana by (c) Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Epinotia cinereana by (c) Louis Imbeau, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Louis Imbeau. Used under a CC-BY license.Epinotia solandriana by (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epinotia: /ˌɛpɪˈnoʊʃiə/

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Distribution

Widespread across the Holarctic region with records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United States (including Vermont), and Canada (Ontario, Quebec).

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