Netechma chytrostium
Netechma chytrostium | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Tortricidae |
Genus: | Netechma |
Species: | N. chytrostium |
Binomial name | |
Netechma chytrostium Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2006[1] | |
Netechma chytrostium is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is endemic to Ecuador (Morona-Santiago Province).
The wingspan is 20 millimetres (0.79 in). The ground colour of the forewings is dirty cream tinged with greyish in the costal area, dotted with blackish. The hindwings are whitish brown, but grey terminally.
Etymology
The species name refers to shape of the ostium and is derived from Greek chytr (meaning pot).[2]
References
- ↑ Tortricidae.com
- ↑ Razowski & Wojtusiak (June 30, 2006). "Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the Valley of Río Gualaceo, East Cordillera in Ecuador, with descriptions of new taxa" (PDF). 49B (1-2). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia: 17–53.
External links
- Data related to Netechma chytrostium at Wikispecies
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