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Circapina flexalana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found at altitudes of 1,000–1,400 metres (3,300–4,600 ft) on the western side of the central Cordillera of Costa Rica.
The length of the forewings is 4.9–6.6 millimetres (0.19–0.26 in) for males and 7 millimetres (0.28 in) for females. The ground colour of the forewings is white, sprinkled with brown and red-brown scales. Adults have been recorded on wing from February to December.
Etymology
The species name refers to the reflexed or curved distal portion of the aedeagus.
References
Circapina flexalana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA