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Spinipogon resthavenensis

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Spinipogon resthavenensis
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S. resthavenensis
Binomial name
Spinipogon resthavenensis
Metzler & Sabourin, 2002[1]

Spinipogon resthavenensis is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Ontario and Ohio to Florida and Texas. The habitat consists of tallgrass prairies.

The wingspan is about 9 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in July.[2]

Etymology

The species is named to honor the prairies at Resthaven Wildlife Area at Castalia, Ohio.[3]

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