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Sparganothina xanthozodion

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Sparganothina xanthozodion is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Peru.

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellow, consisting of several blotches. The markings are brownish rust. The hindwings are brown, in the distal half mixed with rust.

Etymology

The species name refers to colouration of forewings and is derived from Greek xanthos (meaning yellow) and zodion (meaning a small animal).

References

Sparganothina xanthozodion Wikipedia


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