Netechma quatropuncta

Netechma quatropuncta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Netechma
Species: N. quatropuncta
Binomial name
Netechma quatropuncta
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2010[1]

Netechma quatropuncta is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Peru.

The wingspan is 22 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is white, finely dotted with black in the posterior half. The hindwings are brownish cream with a darker reticulation and periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the presence of costal and dorsal spots on the forewings and is derived from Latin quatro (meaning four) and punctum (meaning spot or point).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: .
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