Pseudomeritastis clarkei
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Pseudomeritastis clarkei Obraztsov, 1966[1]
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Pseudomeritastis clarkei is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Colombia.
The length of the forewings is about 9 mm. The forewings are light grey with brown-ferruginous markings, edged and in part transversely strigulated (finely streaked) with reddish fuscous. The hindwings are pale yellowish, slightly darker externally and cream white basally.
Etymology[]
The species is named for its discoverer, Dr. J. F. Gates Clarke.[2]
References[]
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Obraztsov, 1966, Proceedings of the United States National Museum 118: 222. [1]
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Categories:
- Moths described in 1966
- Euliini
- Euliini stubs