Mictopsichia shuara

Mictopsichia shuara is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ecuador.

Mictopsichia shuara
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M. shuara
Binomial name
Mictopsichia shuara
Razowski & Pelz, 2010

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish cream, densely reticulate (net like) brownish and more yellow along the costa. The hindwings are yellowish cream, tinged orange between markings posteriorly.

Etymology

The species is named for the indigenous group of the Shuar who live in the region around Macas where the species was found.[1]

References

  1. Razowski, J. & V. Pelz, 2010: Mictopsichia Hübner (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from Ecuador. Polish Journal of Entomology 79 (3): 319-326. Full article: .


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