Phalonidia olivogrisea

Phalonidia olivogrisea is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

Phalonidia olivogrisea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Phalonidia
Species:
P. olivogrisea
Binomial name
Phalonidia olivogrisea

The wingspan is about 27 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is whitish, preserved in the form of broad postmedian interfascia and subapical interfascia. The proximal two-thirds of the wing is olive grey. The hindwings are grey, becoming darker on the periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colouration of the forewings and is derived from Latin oliva (meaning olive) and grisea (meaning grey).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: .


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