Phtheochroa kenyana
| Phtheochroa kenyana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Phtheochroa |
| Species: | P. kenyana |
| Binomial name | |
| Phtheochroa kenyana Aarvik, 2010[1] | |
Phtheochroa kenyana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Kenya.
The wingspan is about 15 mm for males and 20 mm for females. The forewings are densely covered with greyish brown scales. Reddish brown scales form an oblique fascia. The fascia are edged with some cream-coloured scales. The hindwings are grey with lighter patches.
Etymology
The species is named for Kenya, the country where the species was collected.[2]
References
- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Abstract: .
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