Sparganothoides canorisana

Sparganothoides canorisana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Mexico (Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí and Veracruz) and Guatemala.

Sparganothoides canorisana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Sparganothoides
Species:
S. canorisana
Binomial name
Sparganothoides canorisana
Kruse & Powell, 2009[1]

The length of the forewings is 8.8–9.8 mm for males and about 10.2 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing in June, July, August and December. There are probably two or even multiple generations per year.

Etymology

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The species name refers to the enlarged apices of the socii/gnathos arms that resemble the treble clef musical symbol and is derived from Latin canor (meaning melody).[2]

References

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  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Kruse, J.J.; Powell, J.A. 2009: Systematics of Sparganothoides Lambert and Powell, 1986 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Sparganothini). Zootaxa, 2150: 1-78. Abstract & excerpt