Gorytvesica derelicta

Gorytvesica derelicta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to Ecuador (Loja Province).

Gorytvesica derelicta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Gorytvesica
Species:
G. derelicta
Binomial name
Gorytvesica derelicta
Razowski & Becker, 2002[1]

Adults are sexually dimorphic. The species is easily distinguished by the white, dark edged hindwings in females.[2]

References
  1. Tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J.; Pelz, V. (September 30, 2005). "New species of Gorytvesica Razowski, 1997 and Transtillaspis Razowski, 1987 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Euliini) from Ecuador". 48B (1–2). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia: 57–94. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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