Ayazua
Ayazua is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It consists of only one species, Ayazua hyeroglyphica, which is found in Ecuador.
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| Genus: | Ayazua Razowski & Becker, 2011 |
| Species: | A. hyeroglyphica |
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| Ayazua hyeroglyphica Razowski & Becker, 2011 | |
The wingspan is about 30 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish cream, but whiter along the costa and dorsum and sprinkled with cinnamon brown. The hindwings are cream with pale greyish strigulation (fine streaks).
Etymology
The generic name is an anagram of the name of the Province of Azuay. The specific name refers to the colouration of the forewing and derived from Greek/Latin hieroglyphicus (meaning hieroglyphic).[1]
See also
References
- Razowski, J. & V.O. Becker, 2011: New species of Hynhamia Razowski and other genera close to Toreulia Razowski & Becker (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Polish Journal of Entomology 80 (1): 53-82. Full article: "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-05-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link).
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