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Bidorpitia banosana

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Tortricidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Bidorpitia

Bidorpitia banosana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is about 24 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cinnamon with distinct refraction and numerous fine rust=brown strigulae (fine streaks). The markings are rust brown. The hindwings are ochreous cream, tinged with orange on the periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the type locality, BaƱos.

References

Bidorpitia banosana Wikipedia