Biology:Spinipogon resthavenensis

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Short description: Species of moth

Spinipogon resthavenensis
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S. resthavenensis
Binomial name
Spinipogon resthavenensis
Metzler & Sabourin, 2002[1]

Spinipogon resthavenensis is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Ontario and Ohio to Florida and Texas . The habitat consists of tallgrass prairies.

The wingspan is about 9 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in July.[2]

Etymology

The species is named to honor the prairies at Resthaven Wildlife Area at Castalia, Ohio.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q16758990 entry