Clarkeulia hamata

Clarkeulia hamata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Clarkeulia
Species: C. hamata
Binomial name
Clarkeulia hamata
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2010[1]

Clarkeulia hamata is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Peru.

The wingspan is 19–21 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream ferruginous with rust portions. The hindwings are grey, but cream towards the base.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the saccular spines which are hooked apically and is derived from Latin hamata (meaning hooked).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: .
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