Transtillaspis monoloba

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Transtillaspis monoloba
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T. monoloba
Binomial name
Transtillaspis monoloba

Transtillaspis monoloba is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

The wingspan is about 19 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is dirty cream preserved as a medio-dorsal blotch. The remaining area is suffused brown. The hindwings are brownish grey.

Etymology[]

The species name refers to the shape of the transtilla and is derived from Greek monos (meaning single) and lobos (meaning a lobe).[2]

References[]

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: [1].


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