Transtillaspis armifera

Transtillaspis armifera
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Tortricidae
Genus:	Transtillaspis
Species:	T. armifera
Binomial name
	Transtillaspis armifera; Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2006[1]

Transtillaspis armifera is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Venezuela.

The wingspan is about 26 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish, sprinkled with brownish. The markings are brown. The hindwings are cream, somewhat mixed with brownish on the periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the strong processes of the transtilla and is derived from Latin arma (meaning weapon) and ferre (meaning to carry).[2]

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References

tortricidae.com
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2006, Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 34 (133): 35-79 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2012-12-05.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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[1] tortricidae.com

[2] Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2006, Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 34 (133): 35-79 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2012-12-05.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)