Arotrophora obrimsocia

Arotrophora obrimsocia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Arotrophora
Species: A. obrimsocia
Binomial name
Arotrophora obrimsocia
Razowski, 2009[1]

Arotrophora obrimsocia is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Thailand and Assam, India.

The wingspan is 21–22 mm for males and 22–26 mm for females. The forewings are brownish with darker markings. The hindwings are pale brownish cream, with browner veins.

Etymology

The species name refers to the socius and is derived from Greek obrimos (meaning strong).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J., 2009, Oriental Arotrophora Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, Polish Journal of Entomology 78 (1): 33-57. Full article:
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