Capua repentina
| Capua repentina | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Capua |
| Species: | C. repentina
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| Binomial name | |
| Capua repentina | |
Capua repentina is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Tortricinae. It was first described by Polish lepidopterist Józef Razowski in 1978.[2] The species belongs to the genus Capua, a group of tortrix moths primarily found across the Palearctic and Oriental regions.[1]
Distribution
Capua repentina is known from the province of Shanxi, located in northern China.[1] The records available through Tortricid.net and entomological catalogues indicate this as the only confirmed location for the species to date.[3]
Taxonomy
The genus Capua was established by Francis Walker in 1863. Capua repentina was described by Razowski in 1978, based on specimens that were differentiated by their genitalia, which is a critical taxonomic feature in the Tortricidae family.[2] The taxonomic placement is maintained in modern databases such as Tortricid.net and the World Catalogue of Insects.[1][4]
Morphology
Although detailed morphological descriptions are limited in publicly available literature, Razowski’s 1978 study includes diagnostic features of the species, particularly the male and female genital structures.[2] In general, species in the genus Capua have forewings with subtle patterns and cryptic coloration, which aid in camouflage.[5]
Ecology and Biology
The biology of Capua repentina is largely unknown. However, like other members of the tribe Archipini, it is presumed that the larvae may be leaf-rollers, feeding internally in folded or tied leaves of host plants.[6] Further ecological research is needed to determine the larval host plants and seasonal behavior of the species.
Conservation
As of 2025, Capua repentina has not been evaluated by the IUCN and is not listed on any national or international conservation database.[7] Due to its limited known distribution, further surveys are necessary to assess its conservation status.
References
- ^ a b c d "Tortricid.net - GENUS". www.tortricidae.com. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Razowski, Józef (1978). "Descriptions and notes on tropical Tortricini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)". Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia. 23 (14): 393–411.
- ^ Brown, John W. (2005). World Catalogue of Insects: Tortricidae. Apollo Books. ISBN 9788788757163.
- ^ Brown, John W. (2005). World Catalogue of Insects: Tortricidae. Apollo Books. ISBN 9788788757163.
- ^ Horak, Marianne (2006). "Olethreutine Moths of Australia (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)". Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera. 10. CSIRO Publishing: 1–522.
- ^ Gilligan, Todd M. (2008). "Tortricids of Agricultural Importance" (PDF). USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN Red List. Retrieved 27 May 2025.