Transtillaspis stiphra

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

Transtillaspis stiphra
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T. stiphra
Binomial name
Transtillaspis stiphra

The wingspan is 21 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is white, in the distal area of the wing with glossy marks. The hindwings are whitish, tinged with pale brownish on the peripheries and sprinkled blackish costally.

Etymology

The species name refers to the sclerites of the genitalia and is derived from Greek stiphros (meaning strong).[2]

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References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2013: Accessions to the fauna of Neotropical Tortricidae (Lepidoptera). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 56 (1): 9-40. Full article: .


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