Taiwancylis
Taiwancylis is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tortricidae.[1] It contains only one species, Taiwancylis cladodium, which is found in Taiwan.[2]
| Taiwancylis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Taiwancylis Razowski, 2000 |
| Species: | T. cladodium |
| Binomial name | |
| Taiwancylis cladodium Razowski, 2000 | |
The wingspan is 11.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is creamy sprinkled brown. The hindwings are pale brownish cream. Adults are on wing in mid May.
See also
References
- Baixeras, J.; Brown, J. W. & Gilligan, T. M. "Online World Catalogue of the Tortricidae". Tortricidae.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) Collected in Taiwan, with Description of one new genus and eight new species
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