Pelochrista frustata

Pelochrista frustata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Pelochrista
Species: P. frustata
Binomial name
Pelochrista frustata
Razowski, 2006[1]

Pelochrista frustata is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in India (Jammu and Kashmir).

The wingspan is 26–28 millimetres (1.0–1.1 in). The ground colour of the forewings is white, sprinkled and dotted brownish cream. The markings are brownish with a weak yellowish hue. The hindwings are cream brownish.[2]

References

  1. Tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, Józef (June 30, 2006). "Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Kashmir and Ladakh" (PDF). 49B (1-2). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia: 115–135.
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