Adoxophyes afonini
| Adoxophyes afonini | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Adoxophyes |
| Species: | A. afonini |
| Binomial name | |
| Adoxophyes afonini Razowski, 2009 | |
Adoxophyes afonini is a moth of the Tortricidae family which is endemic to Vietnam.[1]
The wingspan is 15 millimetres (0.59 in). The ground colour of the forewings is pale yellowish cream with dense orange reticulation. The markings are rust brown with some orange dots. The hindwings are whitish cream.
Etymology
The species is dedicated to Mr. Afonin, the collector of the species.
References
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