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Cincorunia monstruncus

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Cincorunia monstruncus is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Loja Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is 18 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cinnamon brown, darker in the costal area than dorsally. The hindwings are pale yellowish cream, mixed orangish apically.

Etymology

The species name refers to the unusual shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin monstrum (meaning something curious).

References

Cincorunia monstruncus Wikipedia


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