Transtillaspis monoloba

Transtillaspis monoloba is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

Transtillaspis monoloba
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T. monoloba
Binomial name
Transtillaspis monoloba

The wingspan is about 19 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is dirty cream preserved as a medio-dorsal blotch. The remaining area is suffused brown. The hindwings are brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the transtilla and is derived from Greek monos (meaning single) and lobos (meaning a lobe).[2]

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References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: .


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