Electraglaia nigrapex

Electraglaia nigrapex is a moth of the family Tortricidae which is endemic to Vietnam.[1]

Electraglaia nigrapex
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E. nigrapex
Binomial name
Electraglaia nigrapex
Razowski, 2009

The wingspan is 15.5 millimetres (0.61 in). The ground colour of the forewings is cream mixed with brownish. The base and dorsum are suffused with greyish. The hindwings are grey-brown.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the colouration of the forewing apex and is derived from Latin niger (meaning black).

References

  1. Razowski, Józef (2009). "Tortricidae from Vietnam in the collection of the Berlin Museum. 5. Archipini and Sparganothini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)" (PDF). SHILAP Revista de Lepidopterología. 37 (145): 41–60. Retrieved 6 March 2017.


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