Epinotia chloana

Epinotia chloana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador.

Epinotia chloana
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E. chloana
Binomial name
Epinotia chloana

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are white with greenish suffusions and black markings. The hindwings are whitish, mixed with pale brownish grey at the apex.

Etymology

The species name refers to colouration of the forewings and is derived from Greek chloanus (meaning greenish).[2]

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References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski & Wojtusiak (June 30, 2006). "Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) in the valley of Río Gualaceo, East Cordillera in Ecuador, with descriptions of new taxa" (PDF). 49B (1–2). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia: 17–53. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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