Biology:Eugnosta willettana
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Short description: Species of moth
| Eugnosta willettana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Eugnosta |
| Species: | E. willettana
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| Binomial name | |
| Eugnosta willettana (Comstock, 1939)[1]
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Eugnosta willettana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern California and southern Arizona,[2] as well as Mexico.
The wingspan is 24–27 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to February.
The larvae feed within galls found on Encelia farinosa. Full-grown larvae reach a length of about 12 mm.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Dr. George Willett, curator of Entomology and Chair at the American Museum of Natural History.[3]
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Eugnosta willettana. |
Wikidata ☰ Q16752914 entry
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