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Eugnosta marginana

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Short description: Species of moth

Eugnosta marginana
Scientific classification edit
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Binomial name
Eugnosta marginana
Aarvik, 2010[1]

Eugnosta marginana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Uganda. The habitat consists of open areas close to mountain rain forests.

The wingspan is 12–14 mm. The forewings are cream, suffused with ochreous in the basal half. The hindwings are grey, becoming slightly lighter towards the wing base.

Etymology

The species name refers to the dark edges in the forewing.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Abstract: [1].

Wikidata ☰ Q13579728 entry





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