Phtheochroa kenyana

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Phtheochroa kenyana
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P. kenyana
Binomial name
Phtheochroa kenyana
Aarvik, 2010 [1]

Phtheochroa kenyana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Kenya.

The wingspan is about 15 mm for males and 20 mm for females.

Etymology

The species is named for Kenya, the country where the species was collected. [2]

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References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology57 (2): 81-108. Abstract: .