Ayazua

Ayazua is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It consists of only one species, Ayazua hyeroglyphica, which is found in Ecuador.

Ayazua
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Subfamily:
Tortricinae
Genus:
Ayazua

Razowski & Becker, 2011
Species:
A. hyeroglyphica
Binomial name
Ayazua hyeroglyphica
Razowski & Becker, 2011

The wingspan is about 30 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish cream, but whiter along the costa and dorsum and sprinkled with cinnamon brown. The hindwings are cream with pale greyish strigulation (fine streaks).

Etymology

The generic name is an anagram of the name of the Province of Azuay. The specific name refers to the colouration of the forewing and derived from Greek/Latin hieroglyphicus (meaning hieroglyphic).[1]

See also

References
  1. Razowski, J. & V.O. Becker, 2011: New species of Hynhamia Razowski and other genera close to Toreulia Razowski & Becker (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Polish Journal of Entomology 80 (1): 53-82. Full article: "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-05-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link).


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