Anopina arizonana

(Walsingham, 1884)

Anopina arizonana is a small tortricid first described by Lord Walsingham in 1884. It has a wingspan of approximately 16 mm. The is native to western North America, with a range extending from southern interior British Columbia and Alberta south to Arizona.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anopina arizonana: /ænɒˈpaɪnə ɛrɪˈzoʊnænə/

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Identification

The can be distinguished from other Anopina species by geographic location and genitalia ; specific external diagnostic features are not documented in available sources. The small size (16 mm wingspan) and western North American distribution may help narrow identification.

Appearance

have a wingspan of approximately 16 mm. As a member of the Tortricidae , it likely exhibits the characteristic bell-shaped resting posture with wings held roof-like over the body. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Found in montane and interior regions of western North America, including areas around Waterton Lakes in Alberta and southern interior British Columbia. Specific preferences have not been documented.

Distribution

North America: southern interior British Columbia, Waterton Lakes (Alberta), south to Arizona. The range spans approximately 1,500 km of latitude in the western interior.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Anopina speciesCongeneric share general ; identification requires examination of genitalia or geographic range constraints.
  • Tortricidae members share the characteristic resting posture and general body form; -level identification requires detailed examination.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Sciaphila arizonana by Walsingham in 1884, later transferred to the Anopina.

Observation frequency

The has relatively few documented observations (12 records on iNaturalist as of source date), suggesting it may be uncommon, undercollected, or restricted to specific .

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