Gypsonoma adjuncta
Heinrich, 1924
Gypsonoma adjuncta is a of tortricid in the tribe Eucosmini, described by Carl Heinrich in 1924. It is a small moth distributed across the Canadian Prairie provinces. The species belongs to a whose larvae are typically associated with woody plants, though specific associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gypsonoma adjuncta: //d͡ʒɪpˈsɒnəmə ædˈdʒʌŋktə//
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Identification
Small tortricid with wingspan typical of the (approximately 12–16 mm). Forewings are gray-brown with variable darker markings. Distinguished from similar Gypsonoma by genitalia ; male genitalia feature specific valvular and aedeagal structures described in Heinrich's original . External identification requires dissection or comparison with reference specimens.
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Distribution
Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Gypsonoma speciesOther members of the share similar gray-brown forewing coloration and require genitalia examination for definitive identification.