Auratonota effera

Auratonota effera is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Mexico.

Auratonota effera
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Auratonota
Species:
A. effera
Binomial name
Auratonota effera
Razowski & Becker, 2000

The wingspan is about 11 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is golden yellow, slightly mixed with ochreous, especially in the basal area. The colour is glossy cream along the edges of the markings. These markings are less glossy, golden ochreous, with brownish edges. The hindwings are brownish with a paler base.[1]

References
  1. Razowski & Becker, 2000 (1999): A review of the New World Chlidanotini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae). Revista brasileira de Zoologia 16 (4): 1149-1182 (1163). Full article: .


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