Sparganothina aurozodion

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Sparganothina aurozodion
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S. aurozodion
Binomial name
Sparganothina aurozodion

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

The wingspan is about 19.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is golden yellow with brown markings with dark brown edges. The hindwings are cream with weak yellow-brown strigulae (fine streaks) at the apex.

Etymology[]

The species name refers to the colouration of the species and is derived from Latin aureus (meaning golden) and Greek 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].


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