Brusqeulia uncicera

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Brusqeulia uncicera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Brusqeulia
Species: B. uncicera
Binomial name
Brusqeulia uncicera
Razowski & Becker, 2011[1]

Brusqeulia uncicera is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Brazil (Minas Gerais).

The wingspan is about 11 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is white with some refractive scales. The dots are black and grey and the other markings are black. The hindwings are whitish grey to the middle, but brownish grey on the peripheries.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the shape of the uncus and is derived from Greek keras (meaning a horn).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com.
  2. Razowski, J. & V.O. Becker, 2011: New species of Hynhamia Razowski and other genera close to Toreulia Razowski & Becker (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Polish Journal of Entomology 80 (1): 53-82. Full article: .
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