Anacochylidia
Brown, 2019
Species Guides
1Anacochylidia is a of tortrix moths in the Tortricidae, described by Brown in 2019. As a recently established genus, it contains previously classified elsewhere within the tribe Cochylini. The genus is part of the diverse tortricid fauna of the Americas. Very few observations exist in public databases, reflecting its rarity or limited survey effort.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacochylidia: //ˌænəkoʊkaɪˈlɪdiə//
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Identification
Distinguished from related cochyline by genitalic characters, particularly in the male valva and female sterigma. Externally, may resemble other small tortricids with banded or mottled forewings. Accurate identification requires dissection and comparison with type material.
Distribution
Known from the Americas; specific range boundaries undefined due to limited sampling and recent taxonomic recognition.
Similar Taxa
- CochylisSimilar external appearance in many small cochyline tortricids; separated by genitalic and wing pattern details.
- PhalonidiaOverlaps in size and general habitus; distinguished by structural characters of the genitalia and forewing pattern elements.
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Taxonomic History
Established by Brown in 2019 to accommodate previously misplaced in other within the tribe Cochylini. The genus was erected based on phylogenetic analysis and detailed morphological study of genitalia.