Atsusina

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Atsusina

Razowski, 2009
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A. curiosissima
Binomial name
Atsusina curiosissima
Razowski, 2009

Atsusina is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Olethreutinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one species, Atsusina curiosissima, which is found in Vietnam. [1]

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The wingspan is 12 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish, mixed pink chiefly along the costa. The costal strigulae are indistinct and cream at the costa. The hindwings are brownish.

Etymology

The genus is named in honour of the late Dr. Atsusi Kawabe who specialized in this group of Olethreutinae. The specific epithet refers to curious male genitalia and is derived from Latin curiosissima (meaning most curious).

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References

  1. "Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Vietnam in the collection of the Berlin Museum. 3. Genera: Gnorismoneura, Terthreutis, Synochoneura, Leontochroma and Callibryastis" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2023-02-03.