Ofatulena
Heinrich, 1926
Species Guides
2- Ofatulena duodecemstriata(Twelve-lined Ofatulena)
- Ofatulena luminosa
Ofatulena is a of tortricid moths erected by Heinrich in 1926. The genus contains three described distributed in the Caribbean and Central America region. Species include O. duodecemstriata from Central America, O. jamaicana from Jamaica, and O. luminosa described from the type region. As a member of the tribe Grapholitini within Olethreutinae, it belongs to a diverse group of often small with varied larval associations.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Ofatulena can be distinguished from other Grapholitini by genitalic characters, particularly male valvae and female signum structures. The genus is characterized by forewing patterns that include multiple transverse —evident in the species epithet duodecemstriata (twelve-striped). Specific identification requires dissection and examination of genitalia; external alone is insufficient for reliable species determination within this genus.
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Distribution
Known from Caribbean islands (Jamaica) and Central America. The has a Neotropical distribution with records from Jamaica and Central American localities.
Similar Taxa
- GrapholitaBoth belong to tribe Grapholitini and share similar wing patterns and body proportions, requiring genitalic examination for separation.
- DichroramphaOverlaps in general Olethreutinae ; Ofatulena differs in forewing pattern elements and male genitalic structure.
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Type species
Ofatulena luminosa Heinrich, 1926 is the type of the , designated by original description.
Etymology
The name derivation is not explicitly documented in the original description; the etymology remains unconfirmed.