Eugnosta willettana
Eugnosta willettana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern California and southern Arizona,[2] as well as Mexico.
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| Species: | E. willettana |
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The wingspan is 24–27 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to February.
The larvae feed within galls found on Encelia farinosa. Full-grown larvae reach a length of about 12 mm.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Dr. George Willett, curator of Entomology and Chair at the American Museum of Natural History.[3]
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