Transtillaspis cothurnata
Transtillaspis cothurnata is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Napo Province, Ecuador.
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The wingspan is 18.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is ferruginous creamy, suffused with pale brownish ochreous, with similar brownish strigulae (fine streaks) and brownish costal spots. The markings are ferruginous brownish. The hindwings are creamy grey with grey strigulation.
Etymology
The species name refers to the shape of succulus and is derived from Greek kothornos (meaning a hue on enlarged sole).[2]
References
- tortricidae.com
- Razowski, J. & Pelz, V., 2005: New species of Gorytvesica Razowski, 1997 and Transtillaspis Razowski, 1987 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Euliini) from Ecuador. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 48B (1-2): 57-94. Full article:
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