Russograptis albulata

Russograptis albulata is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ethiopia, where it is only known from the Bale Mountains.

Russograptis albulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Russograptis
Species:
R. albulata
Binomial name
Russograptis albulata
Razowski & Trematerra, 2010[1]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is whitish with traces of greyish fasciae and with dull brown markings. The hindwings are pale brownish.

Etymology

The species name refers to colouration of the forewings and is derived from Latin albulata (meaning whitish).[2]

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References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & P. Trematerra, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Ethiopia Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research Serie II, 42 (2): 47-79. Abstract:


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