Arotrophora paiana

Arotrophora paiana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in India, where it has been recorded from the Khasi Hills.

Arotrophora paiana
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A. paiana
Binomial name
Arotrophora paiana

The wingspan is about 21 mm. The ground colour of forewings is creamish, preserved as a basal spot at the costa, radial striae and a few dots along the termen and costa. The remaining area is suffused brownish and greyish brown in the costal area. The hindwings are brownish.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J., 2009, Oriental Arotrophora Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, Polish Journal of Entomology 78 (1): 33-57. Full article:


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