Aethes atomosana
(Busck, 1907)
Two-spotted Aethes
Aethes atomosana, commonly known as the two-spotted aethes, is a small tortricid native to eastern North America. are active during summer months, with forewings measuring 6.6–9.8 mm and displaying distinctive ochreous coloration with darker scaling. The appears to have a single .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aethes atomosana: /ˈae̯.θiːz ˌæt.oʊˈmoʊ.sə.nə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Aethes by the combination of small size (forewings under 10 mm), light ochreous forewing ground color with darker ochreous scaling, and geographic occurrence in eastern North America. Specific diagnostic features separating it from are not documented in available sources.
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Appearance
Small with forewings 6.6–9.8 mm in length. Forewings light ochreous, suffused with darker ochreous creating a mottled appearance. Hindwings light ochreous fuscous. The 'two-spotted' likely refers to forewing markings, though specific spot patterns are not detailed in available sources.
Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Nova Scotia and Ontario (Canada), and Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Wisconsin (United States).
Seasonality
active June through September; likely (one per year).
Life Cycle
Probably one per year based on period spanning June to September. stages and specific developmental details are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Aethes speciesMany share similar size range and ochreous coloration; reliable identification requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis not covered in general sources.
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by August Busck in 1907, originally placed in Phalonia (now synonymized with Aethes).