Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Tortricidae
- Subfamily: Tortricinae
- Tribe: Euliini
- Genus: Inape Razowski, 1988
- Species: Inape circumsetae Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2010
Description
Inape circumsetae is a species of tortricid moth. As with other members of the genus Inape, the adult exhibits the typical tortricid forewing shape, with a relatively broad wing and a characteristic pattern of scales. The original description notes specific coloration and patterning details that distinguish it from congeners, although the precise morphological characters (e.g., wing length, coloration, genitalia structure) are documented in the primary taxonomic literature rather than summarized here.
Distribution and Habitat
The species has been recorded from the Andean region of South America. The type locality, as indicated in the original description, is within the montane forests of the eastern slopes of the Andes. Exact locality data (e.g., province or coordinates) are provided in the primary source.
Biology
Information on the life history, host plants, and ecological interactions of Inape circumsetae is not extensively documented in the available literature. As with many Tortricidae, larvae are presumed to be leaf‑rollers, feeding on plant tissue, but specific host records for this species have not been published.
Etymology
The specific epithet circumsetae is derived from Latin, meaning “around the setae.” It refers to a distinctive feature noted by the describing authors, likely relating to the arrangement of setae (bristle‑like structures) on the moth’s genitalia or wing surface.
References
- Razowski, J., & Wojtusiak, J. (2010). Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the mountains of Ecuador. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 53B(1–2), 73–159.
- Tortricidae.com – Online World Catalogue of the Tortricidae (accessed 2026).
Notes
Further research, including field observations and molecular analyses, would be required to expand knowledge on the species’ ecology, distribution range, and conservation status.
