Aethes westratei
Aethes westratei is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from Michigan.[3]
| Aethes westratei | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Aethes |
| Species: | A. westratei |
| Binomial name | |
| Aethes westratei | |
The length of the forewings is about 6.9 millimetres (0.27 in). The ground color of the forewings is cream, suffused with brownish scales, although it is suffused with tawny scales in the basal area. The markings are brown. The hindwings are olive brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in September, probably in one generation per year.
Etymology
The species is named in honor of William P. Westrate.[4]
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References
- Tortricidae.com
- Moth Photographers Group
- Aethes at funet
- "Revised identities and new species of Aethes from midwestern North America (Tortricidae)". Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society. BioStor. 56: 216–233. 2002.
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