Niasoma metallicana
(Walsingham, 1895)
Niasoma metallicana is a small tortricid described by Walsingham in 1895. It occurs in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States, with records from seven states spanning from Massachusetts to Texas. The has a wingspan of 14–21 mm. It was originally described under the Platynota before being transferred to Niasoma.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Niasoma metallicana: /ni.aˈso.ma mɛ.təˌlɪˈkɑː.nə/
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Identification
Small tortricid (14–21 mm wingspan) found in the southeastern United States. Separation from other Niasoma and small Sparganothini requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis; specific diagnostic characters not available in general sources.
Habitat
associations not documented in available literature. Occurs in states with varied including coastal plains, pine forests, and mixed hardwood forests.
Distribution
United States: Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Texas. Records span the Gulf Coast, Mid-Atlantic, and southern New England.
Seasonality
period not documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
No documented economic or agricultural significance. Not known as a pest .
Similar Taxa
- Other Niasoma species Niasoma contains multiple in North America; N. metallicana distinguished by geographic distribution and original description details
- Small Sparganothini genera (e.g., Sparganothis, Cenopis)Similar size and general appearance; require genitalic dissection or detailed wing pattern examination for reliable identification