Xeneboda mayumbea
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Xeneboda mayumbea is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The wingspan is about 8.5 millimetres (0.33 in). The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish cream, but yellower costally. The dots and strigulae are brownish orange. The markings are more brownish than the ground colour and partly paler, reticulate (net like) brown-orange. The hindwings are yellow orange.
Etymology[]
The species name refers to the type locality, Mayombe.[2]
References[]
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Razowski, J., 2012: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the Tervuren Museum: 1. Tortricini and Chlidanotini. 81 (2): 129-143. Abstract and full article: doi:10.2478/v10200-012-0002-2.
External links[]
Data related to Xeneboda mayumbea at Wikispecies
Categories:
- Moths described in 2012
- Polyorthini
- Insects of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Moths of Africa
- Taxa named by Józef Razowski
- Endemic fauna of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Chlidanotinae stubs