Netechma simulans

Netechma simulans
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Tortricidae
Genus:	Netechma
Species:	N. simulans
Binomial name
	Netechma simulans; Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2009[1]

Netechma simulans is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Napo Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is 25 mm for males and 27 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is white with black markings. The hindwings are whitish, but cream on the periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the resemblance to other species and is derived from Latin simulo (meaning feign).[2]

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References

tortricidae.com
Razowski, Józef & Janusz Wojtusiak, 2009: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the mountains of Ecuador and remarks on their geographical distribution. Part IV. Eastern Cordillera. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 51B (1-2): 119-187. doi:10.3409/azc.52b_1-2.119-187. Full article: .

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[1] tortricidae.com

[2] Razowski, Józef & Janusz Wojtusiak, 2009: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the mountains of Ecuador and remarks on their geographical distribution. Part IV. Eastern Cordillera. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 51B (1-2): 119-187. doi:10.3409/azc.52b_1-2.119-187. Full article: .