Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Tortricidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Argyrotaenia | |
Argyrotaenia atrata is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is about 21 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is grey with whitish grey suffusions and diffuse grey strigulation (fine streaks). The markings are grey with black marks. The hindwings are whitish grey with brownish admixture on the peripheries.
Etymology
The species name refers to the presence of black marks on the forewings and is derived from Latin atratus (meaning marked black).
References
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