Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Tortricidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Galomecalpa | |
Galomecalpa lesta is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Pastaza Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is about 14 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream with brownish strigulation (fine streaks) and brown markings. The hindwings are cream tinged with brownish and strigulated with brownish grey.
Etymology
The species name refers to a forgotten species and is derived from Greek lestis (meaning oblivion).
References
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