Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Episimus augmentana (Zeller, 1877)
Grapholitha augmentana Zeller, 1877
Episimus augmentus [sic] Kimball, 1965
Explanation of Names
Specific epithet from Latin augmentans meaning "augmenting."
Size
FWL: 5.5-6.8mm (♂), 6.8-7.3mm (♀)
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Identification
"This species is distinguished by its ochreous head vertex and the dark reddish-brown forewing markings, including a half-circular dorsal margin mark"
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Range
In our area, this species occurs in subtropical south Florida, from the Miami area to the Florida Keys
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Season
"Successive generations throughout the year; records are for every month of the year
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See Also
Episimus transferrana has "vertex dark fuscous".
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