Apotomis
Hübner, [1825], 1816
Species Guides
7- Apotomis albeolana
- Apotomis capreana(Sallow Apotomis Moth)
- Apotomis deceptana(Deceptive Apotomis)
- Apotomis funerea(Funereal Apotomis Moth)
- Apotomis infida(Rannoch Marble)
- Apotomis paludicolana
- Apotomis removana(Green Aspen Leafroller)
Apotomis is a of tortricid moths in the Olethreutinae. The genus comprises approximately 17 Nearctic and additional Palearctic species, with recent taxonomic revisions recognizing new species and establishing synonymies. One well-documented species, A. turbidana (White-shouldered Marble), exhibits cryptic bird-dropping coloration and has been sequenced as part of the Darwin Tree of Life Project.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Nearctic can be distinguished using male and female genitalia ; scanning electron microscopy reveals that setae on the digitus of male genitalia are taxonomically important. Wing patterns are distinctive and photographed for identification. A key to Nearctic species is available.
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Habitat
A. turbidana occurs in birch woodland. associations for most other are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Vermont (USA), and other parts of the United States. A. turbidana is widespread across Great Britain and Ireland, with range extending through northern and central Europe to Siberia.
Seasonality
A. turbidana fly June-July, with possible second August-September. Larvae feed April-May; occurs June.
Diet
A. turbidana larvae feed on birch (Betula) between spun leaves; also recorded on Salix, Populus, and Quercus elsewhere in Europe. Diet for other is not documented.
Host Associations
- Betula - larval food plantprimary ; larvae feed between spun leaves
- Salix - larval food plantrecorded in Europe
- Populus - larval food plantrecorded in Europe
- Quercus - larval food plantrecorded in Europe
Life Cycle
A. turbidana: larvae feed April-May between spun leaves; June between spun leaves or within larval habitation; emerge June-July. Possible second with adults August-September. details for other are not documented.
Behavior
A. turbidana fly from before dusk and come to light. Exhibits cryptic bird-dropping coloration as anti- .
Similar Taxa
- Other Olethreutinae generaApotomis can be distinguished by genitalia , particularly setae on the male genitalia digitus visible under scanning electron microscopy
More Details
Genome sequencing
A. turbidana sequenced by Darwin Tree of Life Project: 720.5 Mb assembly, 28 chromosomal pseudomolecules (27 + Z ), 16.8 kb mitochondrial genome, 22,646 protein-coding genes
Taxonomic revision
Nearctic review recognized 17 , with three new species described (coloradensis, trifida, spurinfida) and two new synonyms established