Netechma pecuniosa
| Netechma pecuniosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Netechma |
| Species: | N. pecuniosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Netechma pecuniosa Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2010[1] | |
Netechma pecuniosa is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Peru.
The wingspan is 24 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish cream and is preserved as numerous rounded spots. The remaining area is brown. The hindwings are creamish, in distal half of the wing strigulated and reticulated with pale brownish grey.
Etymology
The species name refers to the forewing maculation resembling coins and is derived from Latin pecunia (meaning money).[2]
References
- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: .
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