Sparganothina refugiana

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

Sparganothina refugiana
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S. refugiana
Binomial name
Sparganothina refugiana

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: .


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