| Aethes biscana | |
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Scientific classification
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Aethes |
| Species: | A. biscana
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| Binomial name | |
| Aethes biscana | |
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Aethes biscana, the reddish aethes, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Carolina and Vermont. [3][ failed verification]
The wingspan is 15–23 millimetres (0.59–0.91 in). [4] The forewings are light brown with several darker lines and markings. The hindwings are shining grey. [5] Adults have been recorded on wing between February and December depending on the location.
References
Wikispecies has information related to
Aethes biscana.
- ^ Tortricidae.com
- ^ Moth Photographers Group
- ^ Aethes at funet
- ^ Bug Guide
- ^ Kearfott, W. D. (1907) [1890]. "New North American Tortriciidae". Trans. Am. Entomol. Soc. 33. American Entomological Society: 75.