Hilarographa jonesi

Hilarographa jonesi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Hilarographa
Species: H. jonesi
Binomial name
Hilarographa jonesi
Brower, 1953[1]
Synonyms
  • Thaumatographa jonesi

Hilarographa jonesi , the Psychedelic Jones Moth, is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found from Massachusetts south to Florida and west to Louisiana. The habitat consists of pine forests.

The wingspan is about 12–14 mm. Adults have a striking red and orange colour pattern.[2]

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Dr. F. M. Jones, who collected specimens of this species.

References

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