Apotomops

Powell & Obraztsov, 1986

Apotomops is a of tortricid established by Powell & Obraztsov in 1986. The genus contains seven described distributed primarily in the Americas, ranging from the southwestern United States through Central America to South America. Species were described between 1907 and 2008, with several added by Razowski and colleagues based on specimens from Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Texas. The genus belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the Tortricinae.

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How to pronounce Apotomops: /ˌæpətəˈmɒps/

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Distribution

Known from the southwestern United States (Texas), Central America, and South America. have been recorded from Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Similar Taxa

  • BonagotaBoth belong to tribe Cochylini and were revised together by Razowski & Becker (2000), which noted distinguishing characters between the .

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