Eupinivora hamartopenis

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Eupinivora hamartopenis is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Durango, Mexico.

Eupinivora hamartopenis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Eupinivora
Species:
E. hamartopenis
Binomial name
Eupinivora hamartopenis
(Razowski, 1986)
Synonyms
  • Phtheochroa hamartopenis Razowski, 1986

The length of the forewings is 7.5–8.5 mm for males and 8.5–9 mm for females.

The larvae probably feed on Pinus species.

Etymology

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The species name is derived from Greek hamarto (meaning sin, error) and penis or intromittent organ.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Brown, J.W., 2013: A new genus of pine-feeding Cochylina from the western United States and northern Mexico (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Euliini). Zootoxa 03640 (2): 270-283. Abstract: [1]