Vulpoxena dentata
| Vulpoxena dentata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Vulpoxena |
| Species: | V. dentata |
| Binomial name | |
| Vulpoxena dentata Razowski & Pelz, 2007[1] | |
Vulpoxena dentata is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Napo Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is 15 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish cream, tinged with pale ochreous along the costa and dorsum and basally. The costal strigulae (fine streaks) and markings are brownish ferruginous. The hindwings are cream.
Etymology
The species name refers to the thorns of the sacculus and is derived from Latin dentatus (meaning toothed).[2]
References
- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Razowski & Pelz, 2007, Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia, volume 35 (137): 33-46 (2007)
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