Bidorpitia banosana

Bidorpitia banosana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador.

Bidorpitia banosana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Bidorpitia
Species:
B. banosana
Binomial name
Bidorpitia banosana

The wingspan is about 24 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cinnamon with distinct refraction and numerous fine rust=brown strigulae (fine streaks). The markings are rust brown. The hindwings are ochreous cream, tinged with orange on the periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the type locality, Baños.[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2008: Eight new species of the genera Vulpoxena , Cuproxena and Bidorpitia of the Chrysoxena group of genera from Ecuador. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Genus 19 (1): 113-123. Full article:


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