Henricus montanus

Henricus montanus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Venezuela.

Henricus montanus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Henricus
Species:
H. montanus
Binomial name
Henricus montanus

The wingspan is about 21 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream grey near the tornal part of the termen, less distinct towards the apex and costa and otherwise suffused brown and sprinkled with dark brown. The hindwings are cream, slightly tinged with brownish towards the apex, with delicate brownish strigulae (fine streaks).

Etymology

The species name refers to the type locality.[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & Wojtusiak, J., 2006: Tortricidae from Venezuela (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 34 133): 35-79. Full article:


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