Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Tortricidae
- Subfamily: Tortricinae
- Genus: Icteralaria Razowski, 1990
- Species: Icteralaria idiochroma Razowski, 1990
Description
Icteralaria idiochroma is a species of moth belonging to the family Tortricidae, commonly known as tortrix moths. The species was formally described by the lepidopterist Józef Razowski in 1990. Detailed morphological characteristics, such as wing pattern, coloration, and genitalia structure, are documented in the original taxonomic description but are not reproduced here due to limited source availability.
Distribution
The species has been recorded from Brazil. Specific locality data point to the Amazonian region, though precise collection sites are not widely reported in publicly accessible databases.
Habitat
As a member of Tortricidae, I. idiochroma is presumed to inhabit forested environments where its larval host plants are present. However, specific ecological preferences and host plant associations have not been thoroughly documented.
Etymology
The species epithet idiochroma derives from Greek roots: idios meaning “distinct, peculiar” and chroma meaning “color.” This likely refers to a distinctive coloration pattern observed in the species, as noted by the author in the original description.
Scientific Significance
Icteralaria idiochroma contributes to the biodiversity of the Tortricidae family in the Neotropical region. Its description adds to the taxonomic understanding of the genus Icteralaria, which comprises a small number of species primarily distributed in South America.
References
- Razowski, J. (1990). New species of Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Brazil. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 33(2), 319–338.
- Brown, J. W. (2005). World Catalogue of Insects, Volume 5: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera). Apollo Books.
Note: Detailed morphological data and ecological information are limited to the original taxonomic literature.