Sparganothina neoamoebaea

Sparganothina neoamoebaea is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Jalisco, Mexico.

The length of the forewings is 5.8-6.3 mm for males and 6.5-7.3 mm for females. The forewings are silvery white with blackish-brown markings and dispersed dark brown, orange or cream coloured scales. The hindwings are pale greyish brown with thin darker brown lines toward the apex.

Etymology[]

The species name refers to the habitus similarity between this species and Sparganothina amoebaea, with the Greek prefix neos (meaning new).^[2]

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