Seticosta argentichroa

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Seticosta argentichroa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Seticosta
Species:
S. argentichroa
Binomial name
Seticosta argentichroa
Razowski & Pelz, 2004 [1]

Seticosta argentichroa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ecuador in the provinces of Loja and Azuay.

The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is silvery white, sprinkled and strigulated (finely streaked) with blackish grey. The markings are black, but grey black inside. The hindwings are white without strigulation and tinged pale brownish in the distal third.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colouration of the forewings and is derived from Latin argentum (meaning silver) and chroa (meaning complexion). [2]

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References

  1. ↑ tortricidae.com
  2. ↑ Razowski, J. & V. Pelz, 2004: Remarks on Seticosta Razowski, with descriptions of seven new species from Ecuador (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologica32(127): 183-194. Full article: .


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