Biology:Sparganothina refugiana

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Sparganothina refugiana
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S. refugiana
Binomial name
Sparganothina refugiana
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2010[1]

Sparganothina refugiana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

Their wingspan is about 23 mm. The ground color of their forewings areyellowish, consisting of series of transverse blotches. The markings are brownish with a slight violet hue. The hindwings are yellowish, but darker terminally where a few pale brownish strigulae (fine streaks) are found.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the word refugium.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: [1].

Wikidata ☰ Q15638564 entry