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Brusqeulia costispina

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Brusqeulia costispina is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

The wingspan is about 10 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is whitish, sprinkled with greyish. The suffusions and strigulae (fine streaks) are grey. The hindwings are brownish grey, but transparent and pale in the basal half.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the presence of the costal spine of the valve and is derived from Latin spina (meaning a spine).

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Brusqeulia costispina Wikipedia


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