Eucosma morrisoni

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Eucosma morrisoni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Eucosma
Species:
E. morrisoni
Binomial name
Eucosma morrisoni
Synonyms
  • Paedisca morrisoni Walsingham, 1884
  • Pelochrista morrisoni

Eucosma morrisoni, or Morrison's mosaic, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae described by Thomas de Grey, 6th Baron Walsingham in 1884. It is found in western states North America and from Washington east to Michigan. The species is listed as threatened in the US state of Connecticut.[2]

The length of the forewings is 7.3-10.5 mm. Adults are on wings from June to August.


References[edit]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Eucosma morrisoni (Walsingham, 1884)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  2. ^ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved 6 January 2018.