Toreulia imminuta is a species of moth belonging to the family [[Tortricidae]], commonly known as leaf-roller moths. It was formally described by Polish entomologist [[Józef Razowski]] in 1987.
Classification:
- Kingdom: [[Animalia]]
- Phylum: [[Arthropoda]]
- Class: [[Insecta]]
- Order: [[Lepidoptera]]
- Family: [[Tortricidae]]
- Genus: ''[[Toreulia]]''
- Species: ''Toreulia imminuta''
Description: As a member of the diverse Tortricidae family, Toreulia imminuta is likely a relatively small moth. The specific epithet "imminuta" (Latin for "diminished" or "reduced") often alludes to a particular characteristic of the species, such as its small size, a reduced wing pattern, or other morphological features compared to related species. Like other leaf-roller moths, its larvae typically feed on plant foliage, often rolling or tying leaves together for protection during their developmental stages. Detailed morphological descriptions are generally found in specialized entomological literature.
Distribution: This species is known to be endemic to [[Southeast Asia]], specifically having been recorded from the island of [[Java]] in [[Indonesia]].
Etymology: The specific epithet ''imminuta'' is derived from [[Latin]], meaning "diminished" or "reduced". This characteristic often refers to a particular aspect of the species' morphology, such as its size or a specific anatomical feature.
Scientific Authority: The species was described by [[Józef Razowski]] in 1987. Razowski was a prominent Polish entomologist specializing in [[Tortricidae]] moths, responsible for describing numerous species within the family.