Phtheochroa kenyana
Phtheochroa kenyana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Kenya.
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| Species: | P. kenyana |
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| Phtheochroa kenyana Aarvik, 2010[1] | |
The wingspan is about 15 mm for males and 20 mm for females. The forewings are densely covered with greyish brown scales. Reddish-brown scales form an oblique fascia. The fascia are edged with some cream-coloured scales. The hindwings are grey with lighter patches.
Etymology
The species is named for Kenya, the country where the species was collected.[2]
References
- tortricidae.com
- Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Abstract: .
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