Aethes angustana
(Clemens, 1860)
Aethes angustana is a small tortricid first described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. It occurs in northeastern North America, with documented records from Massachusetts, Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. have a wingspan of 15–17 mm. The belongs to the Aethes, a group of small moths within the Tortricinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aethes angustana: //ˈiː.θiːz ænˈɡʊs.tə.nə//
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Identification
The small size (15–17 mm wingspan) and northeastern North American distribution may help distinguish this from other Aethes, though specific diagnostic features are not documented. Identification to species level within Aethes generally requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 15–17 mm. As a member of the Aethes, it likely exhibits the slender body and relatively narrow wings characteristic of the group, though specific coloration and pattern details for this are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Northeastern North America: documented from Massachusetts, Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Vermont in the United States and Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Other Aethes speciesMembers of the Aethes share small size and general , requiring careful examination to distinguish at the level.
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Taxonomic history
Described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860, placing it among the earlier described in the Aethes.