Proeulia clenchi

Proeulia clenchi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Proeulia
Species: P. clenchi
Binomial name
Proeulia clenchi
Clarke, 1980[1]

Proeulia clenchi is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Chile (the Desventuradas Islands).[2]

The wingspan is about 20–22 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale ochraceous buff with scattered greyish fuscous irroration. The hindwings are pale buff, mottled with greyish fuscous.[3]

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Harry K. Clench.[4]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Clarke, 1980, Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 34 (2): 182-186.
  3. Clarke, 1980, Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 34 (2): 182-186.
  4. Clarke, 1980, Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 34 (2): 182-186.
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