Sisurcana valida

Sisurcana valida is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Sisurcana valida
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Sisurcana
Species:
S. valida
Binomial name
Sisurcana valida
Razowski & Becker, 2011[1]

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings have pale yellowish brown admixture and brownish strigulation (fine streaks). The hindwings are cream, mixed with brownish on the periphery. There is dense, brownish strigulation.

Etymology

The species name refers to the affirmation of its position and is derived from Latin validus (meaning valid).[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & V.O. Becker, 2011: Systematic and faunistic data on Neotropical Tortricidae: Phricanthini, Tortricini, Atteriini, Polyorthini, Chlidanotini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 39 (154): 161-181.


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