Choristoneura improvisana

Choristoneura improvisana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Choristoneura
Species: C. improvisana
Binomial name
Choristoneura improvisana
(Kuznetsov, 1973)[1]
Synonyms
  • Argyrotaenia improvisana Kuznetsov, 1973

Choristoneura improvisana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in the Russian Far East (Primorsky Krai). The habitat consists of bald mountain peaks and green moss-spruce forests.

The wingspan is 14–15 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is grey, with indistinct yellowish granulation and a dark brown pattern. All spots and stripes are bordered with yellow scales. The hindwings are uniform grey.[2]

References

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