Hynhamia nigropunctana

Hynhamia nigropunctana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ecuador.

Hynhamia nigropunctana
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H. nigropunctana
Binomial name
Hynhamia nigropunctana
Razowski & Pelz, 2007[1]

The wingspan is about 19.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream, mixed with pale ferruginous. The markings are pale ferruginous. The hindwings are cream, tinged with ochreous in the apical area.

Etymology

The species name refers to the presence of a blackish brown spot in the subterminal area and is derived from Latin niger (meaning black).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com.
  2. Razowski, Józef & Volker Pelz, 2007, Polskie Pismo Entomologiczne 76: 21-40


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