Isotenes syndesma
| Isotenes syndesma | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Isotenes |
| Species: | I. syndesma |
| Binomial name | |
| Isotenes syndesma Razowski, 2013 | |
Isotenes syndesma is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found on Seram. The habitat consists of lower montane forests.
The wingspan is about 20 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is whitish-cream, reticulated with brown and glossy in the distal half of the wing. The markings are brown with some darker, diffuse spots. The hindwings are brownish cream.
Etymology
The species name refers to confluent parts of the forewing markings and is derived from Greek desma (meaning a fascia) and syn (meaning together).[1]
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