Episimus lagunculariae

Heppner, 1994

Episimus lagunculariae is a of tortricid described by Heppner in 1994. The specific epithet 'lagunculariae' suggests a possible association with Laguncularia (white mangrove), though this relationship has not been confirmed in published literature. It belongs to the Episimus, a group of small moths within the Olethreutinae. Records indicate extremely limited observation data, with only four documented occurrences on iNaturalist.

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How to pronounce Episimus lagunculariae: /ɛˈpɪsɪməs ləˌɡʌŋkjʊˈlari.iː/

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Nomenclature

The epithet 'lagunculariae' is derived from Laguncularia, the of white mangrove, implying the original description may have noted an ecological connection. However, no published plant records or ecological studies confirming this association were found in available sources.

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