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Gauruncus gracilis

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Gauruncus gracilis is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Bolivia and Ecuador (Morona-Santiago Province).

The wingspan is 12.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream, reticulated (a net-like pattern) and suffused with brown. The hindwings are brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the slender, hooked bristle of the sacculus and is derived from Latin gracilis (meaning slender, thin).

References

Gauruncus gracilis Wikipedia


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