Idolatteria simulatrix

Idolatteria simulatrix is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Guatemala.[2]

Idolatteria simulatrix
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I. simulatrix
Binomial name
Idolatteria simulatrix

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are reddish orange, with a few white scales. There is a series of ten dark reddish-purple costal streaks at the extreme base of the costa. The hindwings are reddish orange, with eight purplish marginal spots.[3]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Obraztsov, N.S., 1966: Neotropical Microlepidoptera, XI. Revision of the genus Idolatteria (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Proceedings of the United States National Museum 119 (3453): 1-11. Full article:
  3. botanicus.org


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