Biology:Epiblema gibsoni

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Short description: Species of moth

Epiblema gibsoni
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Epiblema
Species:
E. gibsoni
Binomial name
Epiblema gibsoni
Wright & Covell, 2003[1]

Epiblema gibsoni is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana , Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina.[2]

The length of the forewings is 6–9 mm. The forewings have a lavender tint. Adults are on wing from early June to late August.

Etymology

The species is named for Loran D. Gibson for his contributions to the knowledge of Kentucky Lepidoptera.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q19597096 entry