Phtheochroa perspicuana

Phtheochroa perspicuana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae first described by William Barnes and August Busck in 1920. It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from Arizona and Texas.[2][failed verification]

Phtheochroa perspicuana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Phtheochroa
Species:
P. perspicuana
Binomial name
Phtheochroa perspicuana
(Barnes & Busck, 1920)[1]
Synonyms
  • Hysterosia perspicuana Barnes & Busck, 1920

The wingspan is about 23 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in January and August.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Tortricid.net
  2. ^ Heiman, Maury J. (February 5, 2018). "Species Phtheochroa modestana - Modest Phtheochroa moth - Hodges#3819". BugGuide. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "620184.00 – 3821 – Phtheochroa perspicuana – (Barnes & Busck, 1920)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 13, 2019.