Episimus silvaticus

Episimus silvaticus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Tortricidae
Genus:	Episimus
Species:	E. silvaticus
Binomial name
	Episimus silvaticus; Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2008[1]

Episimus silvaticus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Carchi Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous with whitish dots and brownish dots and strigulation (fine streaks). The costal strigulae are whitish. The hindwings are brown grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the silvatic (wooded) character of the habitat of the species.[2]

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References

tortricidae.com
Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2008, Genus 19 (3): 497-575. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-15. Retrieved 2013-11-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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[1] tortricidae.com

[2] Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2008, Genus 19 (3): 497-575. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-15. Retrieved 2013-11-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)