Orthocomotis chlamyda

Orthocomotis chlamyda
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Orthocomotis
Species: O. chlamyda
Binomial name
Orthocomotis chlamyda
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2006[1]

Orthocomotis chlamyda is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Venezuela.

The wingspan is 22 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream, tinged with ochreous and sprinkled and dotted with brown. The markings are brown. The hindwing are brownish.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colouration of the species and is derived from Greek chlamys (meaning men's overcoat).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & Wojtusiak, J., 2006: Tortricidae from Venezuela (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 34 133): 35-79
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