A new species of Concinocordis Razowski and Brown, 2012 from Kenya (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Authors

  • John W. Brown
  • Alicia E. Timm

Abstract

Concinocordis wilsonarum Razowski and Brown, 2012 was described from seven specimens reared from native fruit (all Sapotaceae) in Kenya. The accumulation of additional specimens and re-analyses of DNA sequence data (COI barcodes) reveals that the species is actually a complex of three distinct entities, each separated from its nearest relative by COI divergences of at least 8%. Differences in forewing maculation provide additional evidence that the three are distinct. Concinocordis bartocki Brown, new species, is described, but the second new species is not because it is represented by a single male in exceedingly poor condition. A damaged pupal exuvium of C. wilsonarum shows marked dissimilarities with the pupae of other tortricids. The enigmatic tribal assignment of Concinocordis is discussed briefly.

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Published

2023-08-16