Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Tortricidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Deltophalonia | |
Deltophalonia obscura is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Bolívar Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is about 21 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish with dark brown markings. The hindwings are brownish cream with brownish strigulation (fine streaks).
Etymology
The species name refers to the colouration of the forewing and is derived from Latin obscura (meaning dark).
References
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