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Sparganothina setosa

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Sparganothina setosa
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S. setosa
Binomial name
Sparganothina setosa
Landry, in Landry & Powell, 2001[1]

Sparganothina setosa is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Mexico (Guerrero).

The length of the forewings is about 8 mm. The forewings are golden yellow with dark-brown markings. The hindwings are white, without pattern.

Etymology

The species name refers to the presence of setae on the uncus dorsally and is derived from Latin setosus (meaning bristly).[2]

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