Episimus nesiotes
Walsingham, 1897
Episimus nesiotes is a of tortricid described by Walsingham in 1897. It belongs to the Olethreutinae, a group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The species epithet "nesiotes" derives from Greek, meaning "islander," likely referencing its island distribution. Like other members of Episimus, it is presumed to be a small moth with relatively narrow wings. Available records indicate this is a rarely collected species with limited observation data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Episimus nesiotes: /ɛˈpɪsɪməs nɛˈsiːətɛs/
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Distribution
Known from the Hawaiian Islands, based on the epithet "nesiotes" (meaning "islander") and Walsingham's work on Hawaiian Lepidoptera. Specific island records are not confirmed in available sources.
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Etymology
The specific epithet "nesiotes" is derived from the Greek word νησιώτης (nesiotes), meaning "islander" or "inhabitant of an island," likely referring to the Hawaiian island distribution of this .
Taxonomic History
Described by Thomas de Grey, 5th Baron Walsingham in 1897 as part of his extensive work on Hawaiian Lepidoptera. Walsingham described numerous Hawaiian during his research on the islands' fauna.