Zenenata

Zenenata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Subfamily: Tortricinae
Genus: Zenenata
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2008
Species: Z. zenena
Binomial name
Zenenata zenena
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2008[1]

Zenenata is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It consists of only one species, Zenenata zenena, which is found in Ecuador (Loja Province).

The wingspan is about 16,5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream, sprinkled with cinnamon brown. The hindwings are white, tinged with cream near the apex and with traces of grey spots terminally.

Etymology

The generic name refers to the type locality of the type-species. The specific name refers to Zenen Alto, the type locality.[2]

See also

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2008: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the mountains of Ecuador. Part 1: Southern Highlands. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 51B (1-2): 7-41
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