Gnorismoneura serrata
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Gnorismoneura serrata is a moth
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...

 of the Tortricidae
Tortricidae
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 family. It is found in China
China
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The wingspan
Wingspan
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is 14-16.5 mm for males and 18–19.5 mm for females. The ground color of the forewings is yellowish brown, scattered with some short strigulae and black patterns. The hindwings are dark grey.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin word serratus (meaning serrate) and refers to the dorsally serrate aedeagus.
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