Synnoma lynosyrana
Walsingham, 1879
rabbitbrush webbing moth
Synnoma lynosyrana, the rabbitbrush webbing , is the sole in the Synnoma. It belongs to the Tortricinae of the . The species is found in western North America, with records from Arizona. Its suggests an association with rabbitbrush (Ericameria/Chrysothamnus species).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Synnoma lynosyrana: /sɪˈnoʊmə laɪnəˈsaɪrəna/
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Identification
As the only in its , Synnoma lynosyrana can be identified by its placement in the genus Synnoma. Within Tortricinae, the genus Synnoma is distinguished by genitalic characters. Specific external morphological features distinguishing it from similar tortricine are not well documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Associated with rabbitbrush (Ericameria or Chrysothamnus ) in arid and semi-arid environments of western North America.
Distribution
Western North America, including Arizona. Specific range extent is poorly documented due to limited collection records.
Diet
Larval feeding has been associated with rabbitbrush (Ericameria/Chrysothamnus ), based on the species' .
Host Associations
- Ericameria - larval inferred from ; includes rabbitbrush
- Chrysothamnus - larval inferred from ; historically used for some rabbitbrush
Similar Taxa
- SparganothisRelated in tribe Sparganothini; Synnoma was historically treated as related to or synonymous with Sparganothis but is now recognized as distinct based on genitalic .
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Taxonomic history
Synnoma has been treated variously as a distinct or as synonymous with Sparganothis. Current recognizes it as a valid genus within Sparganothini.
Data scarcity
With only two observations in iNaturalist and limited published records, most aspects of this ' biology remain undocumented. The 'rabbitbrush webbing ' suggests larval webbing , but this has not been formally described.