Histura berylla

Histura berylla is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Veracruz, Mexico.

Histura berylla
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H. berylla
Binomial name
Histura berylla
Razowski & Becker, 2011[1]

The wingspan is 10–15 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is greenish, with green diffuse parts. The markings are also green. The hindwings are pale brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colouration of the forewing.[2]

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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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