Argentulia gentilii

Argentulia gentilii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Argentulia
Species: A. gentilii
Binomial name
Argentulia gentilii
Brown, 1998[1]

Argentulia gentilii is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Neuquén Province, Argentina.

The length of the forewings is 6–7 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellow with a brown patch, joining a uniform, brown terminal band. There is a brown streak along the base of the costal margin. The hindwings are uniform grey brown.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Argentinian lepidopterist Mario Gentili, who collected the holotype.[2]

References

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