Eucosma clementeana
(Wright, 2010)
Eucosma clementeana is a tortricid described from San Clemente Island, California in 2010. As a recently described in the large Eucosma, its and remain poorly documented. The species belongs to the Olethreutinae , whose larvae are predominantly internal feeders on plant tissues. Its restricted type locality suggests potential island , though its full range requires further survey.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
San Clemente Island, the type locality, features coastal sage scrub and maritime desert scrub vegetation on an arid, windswept island environment. The has been documented in this insular setting, though specific microhabitat associations remain unrecorded.
Distribution
Known only from San Clemente Island, California, USA. The ' distribution beyond this type locality has not been established.
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Type locality significance
San Clemente Island is the southernmost of California's Channel Islands and supports numerous . The specific epithet 'clementeana' directly references this island origin. The island's military management and restricted access may limit biological survey effort.
Taxonomic context
Eucosma is a -rich with over 250 described species, many poorly known. Species-level identification typically requires genitalia dissection. Wright's 2010 description of E. clementeana expanded documented diversity in this challenging group.