Proeulia kuscheli

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Proeulia kuscheli
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P. kuscheli
Binomial name
Proeulia kuscheli
Clarke, 1980[1]

Proeulia kuscheli is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Desventuradas Islands off the coast of Chile.

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is olive, without contrasting markings. The hindwings are white, except for olive colouring around the margins.

Etymology[]

The species is named in honour of Dr. Guillermo Kuschel, who collected the type specimen.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Clarke, J.F. Gates (1980). "Two New Species of Proeulia from the Descenturadas Islands (Tortricidae)". Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society. 34 (2): 182–186.
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