Sparganothoides lentiginosana
(Walsingham, 1879)
Lentiginos Moth
Sparganothoides lentiginosana, the lentiginos , is a small tortricid moth and the sole member of the Lentiginosana Group within its . It occurs across the southeastern and south-central United States south to Mexico. are active nearly year-round with multiple per year. in forewing length is documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sparganothoides lentiginosana: //spɑrˌɡænəˈθɔɪdiːz lɛnˌtɪdʒɪˈnoʊsənə//
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Identification
Forewing length 6–6.5 mm in males, 6.3–7.4 mm in females; females average slightly larger. Distinguished from primarily by features of the male and female genitalia; the Lentiginosana Group placement reflects unique genitalic among Sparganothoides .
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Habitat
Occurs in diverse from urban areas to mixed pine-deciduous woodlands at low elevations.
Distribution
United States from Maryland to Florida, west to Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma; Mexico in Tamaulipas and Veracruz. The ranges more broadly from the mid-Atlantic and southern United States through Central America to Venezuela.
Seasonality
recorded year-round except November and December. Multiple per year.
Similar Taxa
- Other Sparganothoides speciesDifferentiated by male and female genitalia ; S. lentiginosana is the only member of the Lentiginosana Group, while all other 31 belong to five other species groups defined by genitalic characters.