Aethes matthewcruzi explained

Aethes matthewcruzi is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Wisconsin.^[1]

The length of the forewings is 6.8- for males and 8.6- for females.

Etymology

The species is named in honor of Matthew Edward Cruz.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/tortricoidea/tortricidae/tortricinae/aethes/index.html Aethes at funet
2. Revised identities and new species of Aethes from midwestern North America (Tortricidae). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society. BioStor. 2002. 56. 216–233.