Epinotia digitana
Heinrich, 1923
Epinotia digitana is a of tortricid described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the Epinotia, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species is classified within the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to have larvae that feed internally within plant tissues, though specific associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epinotia digitana: //ɛpɪˈnoʊʃiə dɪdʒɪˈtæ.nə//
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Distribution
The has been recorded in North America. Specific distribution details are sparse, but the Epinotia is broadly distributed across the Holarctic region.
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Taxonomic Note
Epinotia digitana was described by Carl Heinrich in 1923. The Epinotia is characterized by with relatively broad wings and often distinctive forewing patterns, though species-level identification typically requires examination of genitalia.
Research Context
The name appears in literature related to lepidopteran susceptibility studies to Bacillus thuringiensis toxins, though this appears to be a different Epinotia species (E. aporema) mentioned in agricultural research contexts. The true E. digitana remains poorly studied.