Endothenia rubipunctana
(Kearfott, 1907)
Endothenia rubipunctana is a small in the Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to a of tortricid moths whose larvae are generally associated with herbaceous plants. The species name refers to the reddish spotting pattern on the wings. It is one of approximately 40 described species in the genus Endothenia, which occurs primarily in the Northern Hemisphere.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Endothenia rubipunctana: //ˌɛn.doʊˈθiː.ni.ə ˌruː.biː.pʌŋkˈtɑː.nə//
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Identification
The reddish or pinkish spotting on the forewings distinguishes this from many other Endothenia species, which tend toward more uniform brown or gray coloration. It can be separated from similar tortricids by the specific arrangement and color of the forewing markings. Genitalia examination is often required for definitive identification within the . It resembles some forms of Endothenia gentianaeana but differs in spot coloration and pattern details.
Distribution
Recorded from North America, primarily in the eastern and central United States and southern Canada. Specific locality records include areas from the northeastern states westward to the Great Plains region.
Similar Taxa
- Endothenia gentianaeanaSimilar size and wing pattern, but lacks the distinctive reddish-pink spotting; genitalia examination required for separation
- Other Endothenia speciesMany share brownish coloration but differ in specific marking patterns and spot colors
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Dunham Kearfott in 1907, originally placed in a different before transfer to Endothenia