Biology:Eucosma morrisoni
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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: | Eucosma |
| Species: | E. morrisoni
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| Eucosma morrisoni (Walsingham, 1884)[1]
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Eucosma morrisoni, or Morrison's mosaic, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae described by Thomas de Grey, 6th Baron Walsingham in 1884. It is found in western states North America and from Washington east to Michigan. The species is listed as threatened in the US state of Connecticut.[2]
The length of the forewings is 7.3-10.5 mm. The forewings are ochreous and fuscous with white streaks and blotches. Adults are on wings from June to August.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of professional insect collector Herbert Knowles Morrison.[3]
References
- ↑ Savela, Markku. "Eucosma morrisoni (Walsingham, 1884)". http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/tortricoidea/tortricidae/olethreutinae/eucosma/#morrisoni.
- ↑ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ Bug Guide
Wikidata ☰ Q13616183 entry
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