Suvarna Garge (Editor)

Exoletuncus unguiculus

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Kingdom
  
Class
  
Family
  
Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Order
  
Genus
  

Exoletuncus unguiculus is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Peru.

The wingspan is 23 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is reduced to yellowish-white lines extending from the dorsum to the costa. The hindwings are greyish cream in the posterior half, diffusely spotted brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the sacculus and is derived from Latin unguiculus (meaning a small claw).

References

Exoletuncus unguiculus Wikipedia


Similar Topics