Procrica pilgrima

Procrica pilgrima
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Procrica
Species: P. pilgrima
Binomial name
Procrica pilgrima
Razowski, 2008[1]

Procrica pilgrima is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in South Africa.[2]

The wingspan is about 16 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellow brown, suffused with brown in the terminal part of the wing. The markings are dark brown. The hindwings are dark brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the Pilgrim's Rest District, the type locality.[3]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Afro Moths
  3. Razowski, J, 2008: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from South Africa. 6: Choristoneura Hübner and Procrica Diakonoff. Polish Journal of Entomology 77 (3): 245-254. .
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