Biology:Aethes biscana
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Aethes |
| Species: | A. biscana
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| Aethes biscana | |
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Aethes biscana, the reddish aethes, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana , Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts , New Brunswick, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Carolina and Vermont.[3][failed verification]
The wingspan is 15–23 millimetres (0.59–0.91 in).[4] The forewings are light brown with several darker lines and markings. The hindwings are shining grey.[5] Adults have been recorded on wing between February and December depending on the location.
References
- ↑ Tortricidae.com
- ↑ Moth Photographers Group
- ↑ Aethes at funet
- ↑ Bug Guide
- ↑ Kearfott, W. D. (1907). "New North American Tortriciidae". Trans. Am. Entomol. Soc. (American Entomological Society) 33: 75. //archive.org/stream/transactionsame91socigoog#page/n92/mode/2up.
Wikidata ☰ Q13231486 entry
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