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Eucosma morrisoni

(Eucosma morrisoni)

Description

Eucosma morrisoni, or Morrison's mosaic, is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family 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. The length of the forewings is 7.3-10.5 mm. The forewings are ochreous and fuscous with white streaks and blotches. Adults are on wing from June to August.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Eucosma
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