Acleris schiasma

Acleris schiasma
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Acleris
Species: A. schiasma
Binomial name
Acleris schiasma
Razowski, 2012[1]

Acleris schiasma is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Thailand.

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is white, preserved in the form of two costal spots. The dorsal and terminal areas are cream brownish and the rest of the wing is blackish grey, sprinkled with black. The markings are blackish grey with black edges marked by scales. The hindwings are brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the somber colouration of the forewings and is derived from Greek skiasma (meaning shade, obscurity).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J., 2012: Descriptions of new Tortricini from the Oriental and Australian regions (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 40 (159): 315-335. Full article: .
Wikispecies has information related to: Acleris schiasma
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Acleris schiasma.