Aethes seriatana (Zeller, 1875) is a animal in the Tortricidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Aethes seriatana (Zeller, 1875)

Aethes seriatana (Zeller, 1875)

Aethes seriatana is a tortricid moth species found in North America, Cuba, and Bermuda, with a 11–12 mm wingspan.

Family
Genus
Aethes
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Aethes seriatana (Zeller, 1875)

Aethes seriatana, commonly known as the seriated aethes moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Tortricidae. It was first described by Zeller in 1875. This species is found in North America. In the southeastern United States, it has been recorded from Texas to Florida, and extends north to Maryland. It can also be found on the islands of Cuba and Bermuda. The wingspan of adult Aethes seriatana measures 11–12 millimetres, which is equal to 0.43–0.47 inches. Adult individuals of this species have been recorded in flight during all months of the year, though their active flight period varies depending on location.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Tortricidae Aethes

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