Clepsis peguncus

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Clepsis peguncus
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C. peguncus
Binomial name
Clepsis peguncus

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Clepsis peguncus is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Ecuador (Papallacta Province).

The wingspan is about 16 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale orange, preserved in the form of two costal blotches followed by three posterior spots. The remaining area is dark brown. The hindwings are dark brownish.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the uncus and is derived from Greek pegos (meaning thick).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2013: Accessions to the fauna of Neotropical Tortricidae (Lepidoptera). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 56 (1): 9-40. Full article: [1].


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