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Eugnosta willettana

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Eugnosta willettana
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E. willettana
Binomial name
Eugnosta willettana
(Comstock, 1939)[1]
Synonyms
  • Carolella busckana f. willettana Comstock, 1939

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.

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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