Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Tortricidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Idolatteria | |
Idolatteria mimica is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Peru.
The wingspan is about 23 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale orange. The markings are blackish with a slight greenish blue shine. The hindwings are orange with dark brown basal and median parts.
Etymology
The species name refers to the external similarity to members of Pseudatteria and is derived from Latin mimica (meaning imitator).
References
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