Sparganothoides machimiana
(Barnes & Busck, 1920)
A small tortricid described in 1920, ranging from the southwestern United States into Mexico. is present in forewing length. The species is associated with oak and manzanita woodlands, with larval development tied to specific plants in these .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sparganothoides machimiana: /spɑrɡəˌnoʊθoʊˈaɪdiːz məˌkɪmiˈænə/
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Appearance
Forewing length 8.1–10.4 mm in males, 9.2–10.8 mm in females. Wingspan and coloration details not specified in available sources.
Distribution
Mountains and woodlands of Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico (United States) south to Durango (Mexico). Associated with mixed forests and oak woodlands.
Seasonality
active from late June to mid-September.
Diet
Larvae feed on Quercus (including Quercus hypoleucoides and Quercus emoryi) and Arctostaphylos species.
Host Associations
- Quercus hypoleucoides - larval food plantsilverleaf oak
- Quercus emoryi - larval food plantEmory oak
- Quercus - larval food plant-level
- Arctostaphylos - larval food plantmanzanita
Similar Taxa
- Sparganothoides lentiginosana in same , potentially overlapping range in southwestern North America; distinguished by wing pattern and size differences where documented
- Sparganothis speciesFormerly classified in Sparganothis; transferred to Sparganothoides based on morphological differences in genitalia and wing venation