Anacochylidia maderana
Brown, 2019
Anacochylidia maderana is a of tortricid described from southern Arizona in 2019. It is known from two localities in the Madrean sky island region: Palmerlee in Cochise County and Madera Canyon in Santa Cruz County. The species name references Madera Canyon, one of its collection sites. Available specimens indicate activity in September. The early stages and larval plants remain unknown.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacochylidia maderana: /ˌænəkoʊˈkaɪlɪdiə ˌmædəˈrɑːnə/
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Identification
The Anacochylidia was erected in 2019 to accommodate previously placed in Anacochylis that exhibit distinctive genitalic . Anacochylidia maderana can be distinguished from by characters described in the original description, including specific features of the male genitalia. As a recently described species with limited material, field identification to species level requires examination of genitalic structures or reference to .
Habitat
Madrean sky island in southeastern Arizona, specifically montane canyons and associated foothill environments. The known localities span elevations characteristic of oak-pine woodland and mixed conifer forest zones in the region.
Distribution
Known only from two localities in southern Arizona, USA: Palmerlee, Cochise County (7 specimens, USNM) and Madera Canyon, Santa Cruz County (2 specimens, EME).
Seasonality
have been collected in September. The of other life stages is unknown.
Life Cycle
Early stages unknown. No information available regarding , larvae, pupae, or larval development.
Similar Taxa
- Anacochylis speciesPreviously classified within Anacochylis; separated based on genitalic and forewing pattern elements. Anacochylidia possess diagnostic structural differences in male genitalia.
- Other Anacochylidia speciesThe contains multiple described in the same 2019 revision; specific differentiation requires examination of type material and genitalic dissection.
More Details
Type material
and deposited in the United States National Museum (USNM) and the Essig Museum of Entomology (EME).
Etymology
The specific epithet 'maderana' refers to Madera Canyon, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, one of the two known localities for this .