Meridulia zerpana
| Meridulia zerpana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Meridulia |
| Species: | M. zerpana |
| Binomial name | |
| Meridulia zerpana | |
Meridulia zerpana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family that is endemic to Venezuela.
The wingspan is 21 millimetres (0.83 in). The ground colour of the forewings is grey, sprinkled and suffused with purple rust and with darker strigulae and dots. The hindwings are dirty cream.
Etymology
The species name refers to its type locality: Mount Zerpa.[2]
References
- ↑ Tortricidae.com
- ↑ Razowski, J. & Wojtusiak, J. (2006). "Tortricidae from Venezuela (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)". 34 (133). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia: 35–79. Archived from the original on 2012-12-05.
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