Biology:Sparganothina xanthozodion

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

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

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellow, consisting of several blotches. The markings are brownish rust. The hindwings are brown, in the distal half mixed with rust.

Etymology

The species name refers to colouration of forewings and is derived from Greek xanthos (meaning yellow) and zodion (meaning a small animal).[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 ☰ Q15638544 entry