Episimus augmentana
(Zeller, 1877)
Episimus augmentana is a of tortricid in the Olethreutinae, first described by Zeller in 1877. It belongs to a whose members are primarily Neotropical in distribution. The species is documented in taxonomic databases but remains poorly studied in terms of natural history.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Episimus augmentana: /ɛˈpɪsɪmʊs ɔɡˌmɛntəˈnɑː/
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Identification
Members of Episimus can be distinguished from other Olethreutinae by genitalia characters, particularly in males. Specific diagnostic features for E. augmentana require examination of and reference to original description; no reliable external morphological characters have been published for field identification.
Distribution
The has been documented in the Neotropical region based on original description and museum records. Specific country records are not consolidated in major databases.
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Taxonomic Note
Episimus augmentana was originally described in the Tortrix by Zeller (1877) and later transferred to Episimus. The genus Episimus currently contains approximately 30 described , most occurring in Central and South America.
Data Availability
As of 2024, this has 17 observations on iNaturalist but lacks published studies on , , or distribution beyond original taxonomic description.