Lozotaenia hesperia

Lozotaenia hesperia is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae first described by Powell in 1962.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alaska, Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec.[2]

Lozotaenia hesperia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Lozotaenia
Species:
L. hesperia
Binomial name
Lozotaenia hesperia
Powell, 1962

The wingspan is about 24 mm.[3] The forewings are grey with fine dark grey lines throughout. The hindwings are light grey, but slightly darker grey towards the apex. Adults have been recorded on wing from late June to July.

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Dombroskie, J. J. (April 16, 2009). "Species Details: Lozotaenia hesperia". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  3. mothphotographersgroup


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