Lozotaenia

Stephens, 1829

Lozotaenia is a of in the tribe Archipini, established by in 1829. The genus was recently discovered in Taiwan with the description of Lozotaenia xiaofengkouensis Lu & Hsu sp. nov. Most are found in the Palearctic region, particularly northern Europe. The genus comprises small to -sized moths with characteristic tortricid patterns and resting posture.

Lozotaenia rindgei by (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Dave. Used under a CC-BY license.

Lozotaenia by (c) Nigel Voaden, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Lozotaenia exomilana by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lozotaenia: /ˌloʊzoʊˈteɪniə/

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Identification

Members of Lozotaenia can be distinguished from related Archipini by ; males possess distinctive valvae and structures, while females have characteristic signum and ductus bursae configurations. The typically show a somewhat rectangular or slightly oblong shape with variable fasciate or reticulate patterning.

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Distribution

Recorded from northern Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) and Taiwan. The Taiwan record represents a significant range extension for the .

Similar Taxa

ElectraglaiaBoth belong to tribe Archipini and share similar pattern elements; distinguished by male structure, particularly valva and .
ScotiophyesOverlaps in distribution (Taiwan) and tribal placement; separated by differences in shape and configuration.