Cenopis eulongicosta
Powell & Brown, 2012
Cenopis eulongicosta is a of tortricid described by Powell & Brown in 2012. The species was originally described under the Sparganothis but was later transferred to Cenopis. It is known from scattered records in the eastern and southern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cenopis eulongicosta: /sɛˈnoʊpɪs ˌjuːlɒnˈdʒɪkɒstə/
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Identification
The specific epithet "eulongicosta" refers to the elongated costal fold present in the male genitalia, a diagnostic feature distinguishing it from . As a member of Cenopis, it likely exhibits the general tortricid body plan with broad, somewhat triangular forewings at rest. Precise external diagnostic characters require examination of genitalic structures.
Distribution
United States: Connecticut, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests possible under-sampling or specific associations that remain undocumented.
Similar Taxa
- Cenopis pettitanaSimilar size and coloration; distinguished by male genitalia with shorter costal fold and differences in valval structure.
- Sparganothis speciesFormerly placed in this ; Cenopis eulongicosta differs in genitalic , particularly the elongated costal fold referenced in its .
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Sparganothis eulongicosta Powell & Brown, 2012, this was later transferred to Cenopis based on phylogenetic and morphological analysis. The Cenopis was resurrected and redefined to accommodate species previously placed in Sparganothis that share derived genitalic characteristics.
Etymology
The specific epithet combines Greek 'eu-' (well, truly) + 'longi-' (long) + Latin '' (rib, referring to the costa of the wing), alluding to the elongated costal fold in the male genitalia.