Sonia

Heinrich, 1923

Species Guides

Sonia albimacula
Sonia canadana(Canadian sonium)
Sonia constrictana(constricted sonia moth)
Sonia ferruginana
Sonia paraplesiana(Hebrew Sonia Moth)
Sonia vovana

Sonia is a of tortricid moths in the Tortricidae, Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. The genus was established by Heinrich in 1923. Like other olethreutine tortricids, in this genus are small to medium-sized with characteristic wing patterns and larval stages that typically develop within plant tissues such as stems, roots, or fruits.

Sonia paraplesiana by no rights reserved, uploaded by Lyn Roueche. Used under a CC0 license.

Sonia paraplesiana by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Sonia comstocki by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sonia: /ˈsoʊ.ni.ə/

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Distribution

Distribution records indicate presence in Vermont, United States, with broader occurrence in the US. The is part of the Nearctic fauna.

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Taxonomic Position

Sonia belongs to the tribe Eucosmini, a diverse group of tortricid moths whose larvae are predominantly internal feeders in plant tissues. The is classified within the Olethreutinae, which is distinguished from Tortricinae by various morphological features including genitalia structure and larval habits.