| Sparganothina xanthista | |
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| Species: | S. xanthista |
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| Sparganothina xanthista (Walsingham, 1913) [1] | |
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Sparganothina xanthista is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Guerrero, Mexico.
Moths comprise a group of insects related to butterflies, belonging to the order Lepidoptera. Most lepidopterans are moths, and there are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of moth, many of which have yet to be described. Most species of moth are nocturnal, but there are also crepuscular and diurnal species.
The Tortricidae are a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, in the order Lepidoptera. This large family has over 10,350 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea, although the genus Heliocosma is sometimes placed within this superfamily. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back, producing a rather rounded profile.
Guerrero, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Guerrero, is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 81 municipalities and its capital city is Chilpancingo and its largest city is Acapulco.
The length of the forewings is 7.8-9.1 mm for males and 9.3 mm for females. The forewings are yellowish orange with brown markings and a few orange scales. The hindwings are white with a faint yellowish terminal line at the apex and termen. [2]
