Gravitcornutia altoperuviana
Gravitcornutia altoperuviana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.
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The wingspan is 14 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream and the strigulae (fine streaks) and two subterminal lines are ochreous cream. There are a few blackish dots along the dorsum and costa and two black spots at the termen beneath the apex. The hindwings are cream with a few subterminal brownish dots.
Etymology
The species name refers to the collection of the species at high elevations in Peru and is derived from Latin altus (meaning high).[2]
References
- tortricidae.com
- Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: .
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