Netechma gnathocera

Netechma gnathocera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Netechma
Species: N. gnathocera
Binomial name
Netechma gnathocera
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2006[1]

Netechma gnathocera is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family that is endemic to Venezuela.

The wingspan is 22 millimetres (0.87 in). The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish cream. The hindwings are whitish cream, but slightly darker at the apex and with traces of greyish strigulation.

Etymology

The species name refers to the presence of a long terminal plate of the gnathos and is derived from ceros (meaning a horn).[2]

References

  1. Tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & Wojtusiak, J. (2006). "Tortricidae from Venezuela (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)". 34 (133). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia: 35–79.
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