Saphenista rufoscripta

Saphenista rufoscripta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

Saphenista rufoscripta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Saphenista
Species:
S. rufoscripta
Binomial name
Saphenista rufoscripta

The wingspan is about 22.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish cream with an indistinct rust hue except for the apical area. The base of the costa and dorsum are suffused brown. The hindwings are cream.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colouration of the forewings and is derived from Latin rufa (meaning rusty) and scripta (meaning written).[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. 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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