Algoforma algoana

Algoforma algoana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in South Africa.[2]

Algoforma algoana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Algoforma
Species:
A. algoana
Binomial name
Algoforma algoana
(Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)[1]
Synonyms
  • Teras algoana Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875

The wingspan is 16–18 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is grey green with a black-brown subdorsal blotch.[3]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2017). "Algoforma algoana (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)". Afromoths. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  3. Razowski, J., 1993: Revision of Apotoforma Busck, 1932 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), with descriptions of four other Tortricini species. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 36(1): 183-197.


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