Procrica parisii

Procrica parisii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Procrica
Species: P. parisii
Binomial name
Procrica parisii
Razowski & Trematerra, 2010

Procrica parisii is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ethiopia.[1]

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream, with brownish strigulation (fine streaks) and brown markings with rust suffusions. The hindwings are cream grey, tinged with brownish apically.

Etymology

The species is named for Mr Francesco Parisi who collected the species.[2]

References

  1. Afro Moths
  2. Razowski, J. & P. Trematerra, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Ethiopia Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research Serie II, 42 (2): 47-79. Abstract: .


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