Auratonota polymaculata
| Auratonota polymaculata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Auratonota |
| Species: | A. polymaculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Auratonota polymaculata Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2008 | |
Auratonota polymaculata is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Ecuador.
The wingspan is about 36 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream, but brownish along the termen and tinged pale ferruginous between markings. The colour is cream along blotches and spots. The hindwings are brown.
Etymology
The specific name refers to a number of costal spots on the forewings and is derived from Greek poly (meaning numerous) and Latin maculata (meaning spotted).[1]
References
- ↑ Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2008: Tortricidae from the Mountains of Ecuador. Part III: Western Cordillera (Insecta: Lepidoptera). Genus 19 (3): 497-575. Full article: .
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