Epinotia illepidosa

Epinotia illepidosa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador.

Epinotia illepidosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Epinotia
Species:
E. illepidosa
Binomial name
Epinotia illepidosa

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The forewings are pale brownish, suffused with brown and with traces of markings. The hindwings are whitish, mixed with brownish in the distal area and with pale brownish strigulation (fine streaks).

Etymology

The species name refers to the colouration of the species and is derived from Latin illepidosus (meaning without a charm).[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski & Wojtusiak (June 30, 2006). "Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) in the valley of Río Gualaceo, East Cordillera in Ecuador, with descriptions of new taxa" (PDF). 49B (1–2). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia: 17–53. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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