Gypsonoma substitutionis

Heinrich, 1923

Gypsonoma substitutionis is a small in the , described by Heinrich in 1923. The belongs to the Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. It has been documented across parts of northern North America, with records from the Canadian prairies and the northeastern United States. As a member of the Gypsonoma, it is part of a group of tortricid moths whose are generally associated with .

Gypsonoma substitutionis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Gypsonoma substitutionis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gypsonoma substitutionis: /ˌɡɪp.səˈnoʊ.mə səbˌstɪˈtjuːʃənɪs/

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Distribution

Documented from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in Canada, and from Vermont in the United States. The distribution pattern suggests a range centered in the northern Great Plains and extending into the northeastern United States.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Carl Heinrich in 1923. The specific epithet 'substitutionis' refers to the ' substitution for or resemblance to another , though the original description context is not widely cited in modern literature.

Observation Data

The has accumulated 475 observations on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists in its range, though it remains poorly documented in formal ecological literature.

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