Homonopsis multilata

Homonopsis multilata is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in China (Hebei, Henan, Sichuan, Guizhou).

Homonopsis multilata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Homonopsis
Species:
H. multilata
Binomial name
Homonopsis multilata
Wang Li & Wang, 2003[1]

The wingspan is 14.5-16.5 mm for males and 19.5–21 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brown with a dark brown median fascia and dark brown subapical blotch. The hindwings are grey with a dark grey apex.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the median fascia of the forewing and is derived from Latin mutilatus (meaning disconnected).[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Wang, X.-P. ; H.H. Li & S.-X. Wang, 2003: A study on the genus Homonopsis from China (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricinae). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 46 (4): 339-345. Full article:


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