Phtheochroa lonnvei

Phtheochroa lonnvei is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ethiopia.

Phtheochroa lonnvei
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Phtheochroa
Species:
P. lonnvei
Binomial name
Phtheochroa lonnvei
Aarvik, 2010[1]

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are white, suffused with greyish brown along the costa and with greyish brown strigulation (fine streaks) in the fold and along the dorsum. The hindwings are white, with grey transverse striae.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Ole J. Lønnve, who collected the specimen.[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Abstract: .


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