Seticosta triangulifera
| Seticosta triangulifera | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Seticosta |
| Species: | S. triangulifera |
| Binomial name | |
| Seticosta triangulifera | |
Seticosta triangulifera is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is 16 mm. The forewings are brown with cream markings, dorsum and veins. The hindwings are brown.
Etymology
The species name refers to the triangular lobe of the valve and is derived from Latin triangulum (meaning triangle and ferre (meaning to carry).[2]
References
- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Razowski, J. & V. Pelz, 2004: Remarks on Seticosta Razowski, with descriptions of seven new species from Ecuador (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologica 32(127): 183-194. Full article: .
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