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Corythoxestis sunosei

Corythoxestis sunosei

China, Japan
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Biology. Kumata (1998) and Kobayshi et al. (2011) recorded the biology of this species on Uncaria rhynchophylla and Mussaenda esquirolii, respectively. In the present study, we observed the larvae on a new host plant, M. parviflora forming a narrow, serpentine mine; white to ocherous, about 20 ~ cm in length, 0.1 ~ 1.0 – 1.3 mm in width (Fig. 12 A, B, J). A pupal cocoon fold (whitish, 5 mm in length, 1.0 – 1.5 mm in width) is situated at the end of the mine, usually along the leaf margins (Fig. 12 M).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Corythoxestis sunosei is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Corythoxestis sunosei.

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Quick Facts
Native RangeChina, Japan
Habitat RangeForest
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificCorythoxestis sunosei
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyGracillariidae