Mimcochylis
Razowski, 1985
Species Guides
1Mimcochylis is a of tortricid moths erected by Razowski in 1985. The genus contains four described , all described in the same original publication: M. ochroplasta, M. plagiusa, M. planola, and M. plasmodia. It belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the Tortricinae. The genus appears to be poorly collected, with limited observational records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mimcochylis: //mɪm.kəˈkaɪ.lɪs//
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Similar Taxa
- CochylisBoth belong to the tribe Cochylini and share similar wing patterns; Mimcochylis was separated from Cochylis based on genitalic differences as noted in Razowski's 1985 revision.
- SaphenistaGrouped with Mimcochylis in Razowski's 1985 study on generic relationships within Cochylini; distinguished by structural features of the male genitalia.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Józef Razowski in 1985 during a revision of the generic groups Saphenista and Cochylis. All four were described simultaneously from material that appeared to represent a distinct lineage within Cochylini based on genitalic .
Etymology
The name combines 'Mim-' (from Latin 'mimus', meaning mimic or actor) with 'Cochylis', indicating its close relationship to and separation from the genus Cochylis.