Tsinilla albidecora

Tsinilla albidecora
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Tsinilla
Species: T. albidecora
Binomial name
Tsinilla albidecora

Tsinilla albidecora is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Carchi Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is about 18.5 mm. The forewings are white, preserved as a postmedian blotch, tinged with cinnamon rust in some parts. The basal area is blackish brown with refractive bluish dots and brownish ochreous spots. The hindwings are greyish brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colouration of the forewings and is derived from Latin albus (meaning white) and decora (meaning decorated).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2008, Genus 19 (3): 497-575.


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