Eucosma tenuiana
(Walsingham, 1879)
Eucosma tenuiana is a of in the Olethreutinae, described by Walsingham in 1879. It belongs to the large Eucosma, which contains numerous small moths often associated with composite plants. The species is rarely encountered, with only 8 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either genuinely uncommon or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucosma tenuiana: /juːˈkɒzmə ˌtɛnjuˈiːənə/
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Lord Walsingham in 1879, a prominent British of the late 19th century. The specific epithet 'tenuiana' likely refers to slender or thin morphological features, though the original description has not been consulted.
Data scarcity
The is represented by minimal occurrence data (8 iNaturalist observations), indicating significant gaps in knowledge regarding its biology, distribution, and abundance. This pattern is common among small, inconspicuous .