Geogepa monticola

Geogepa monticola is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found on the island of Honshu in Japan. The habitat consists of subalpine and alpine forests.

Geogepa monticola
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G. monticola
Binomial name
Geogepa monticola
Jinbo, 2004[1]

The length of the forewings is 6.5–8.5 mm in males and 7–8.5 mm in females. The ground colour of the forewings is light greyish ochreous, with weak fuscous reticulation (net-like lines) and deep reddish-brown markings. The hindwings are light grey with a slight brownish hue. There is one generation per year.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Jinbo, U., 2004: Notes on the genus Geogepa (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) from Japan, with description of a new species. Transactions of the Lepidopterological Society of Japan 55 (4): 251-255. Abstract and full article: .


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