Cerconota eriacma is a species of moth in the family Depressariidae. The species was first described by the British entomologist Edward Meyrick in 1915, originally under the name Stenoma eriacma. It has subsequently been placed in the genus Cerconota, which comprises numerous neotropical species.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Depressariidae
- Genus: Cerconota
- Species: C. eriacma
- Authority: (Meyrick, 1915)
Distribution
Confirmed records of Cerconota eriacma come from the neotropical region of South America. The species has been documented from French Guiana; additional occurrence data are limited.
Morphology
Detailed morphological descriptions are scarce in the readily accessible literature. As with other members of the genus, the adult moth is expected to have a modest wingspan (generally 15–25 mm in related species) and forewings bearing subtle patterning of shades of brown or grey, though precise coloration and pattern for C. eriacma have not been extensively published.
Biology and Ecology
Specific information on the life history, host plants, and ecological role of Cerconota eriacma is presently lacking. Members of Depressariidae are typically leaf‑rollers or feed on a variety of plant tissues during larval stages, but the exact habits of this species have not been documented.
Synonyms
- Stenoma eriacma Meyrick, 1915
References
- Meyrick, E. (1915). Descriptions of South American Micro-Lepidoptera. Transactions of the Entomological Society of London, 1915: 225–236.
- Savela, Markku. “Cerconota.” Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Accessed 2026.
Notes
Further research, including examination of type specimens and field observations, is required to elaborate on the distribution, morphology, and ecological characteristics of Cerconota eriacma.