Transtillaspis herospina
Transtillaspis herospina is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Loja Province, Ecuador.
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The wingspan is 16.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale ochreous cream without strigulation (fine streaks) except at the terminal area. The hindwings are creamy, tinged with ochreous at the apex and with weak light brownish strigulation.
Etymology
The species name refers to the strong process of the sacculus and is derived from Greek heros (meaning strong) and Latin spina (meaning spine).[2]
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References
- tortricidae.com
- Razowski, J. & Pelz, V., 2005: New species of Gorytvesica Razowski, 1997 and Transtillaspis Razowski, 1987 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Euliini) from Ecuador. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 48B (1-2): 57-94. Full article:
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