Seticosta triangulifera

Seticosta triangulifera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Seticosta
Species: S. triangulifera
Binomial name
Seticosta triangulifera
Razowski & Pelz, 2004[1]

Seticosta triangulifera is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Ecuador (Tungurahua Province).

The wingspan is 16 mm. The forewings are brown with cream markings, dorsum and veins. The hindwings are brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the triangular lobe of the valve and is derived from Latin triangulum (meaning triangle and ferre (meaning to carry).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & V. Pelz, 2004: Remarks on Seticosta Razowski, with descriptions of seven new species from Ecuador (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologica 32(127): 183-194. Full article: .
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