Saphenista saragurae
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Saphenista saragurae is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Loja Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is about 16.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream white, sprinkled with brown and with yellow-brown and brown suffusions. The hindwings are brownish, but become whitish towards the base.
Etymology[]
The species name refers to the type locality, Saraguro.[2]
References[]
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Józef Razowski & Janusz Wojtusiak, 2008, Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 51B (1-2): 7-41 [1]
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Categories:
- Moths described in 2008
- Saphenista
- Saphenista stubs