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Netechma crucifera

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Tortricidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Netechma

Netechma crucifera is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Carchi Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is 21 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is white, dotted with brown and with dark brown markings. The hindwings are whitish.

Etymology

The species name refers to the markings on the forewings and is derived from Latin crux (meaning cross) and fero (meaning I carry).

References

Netechma crucifera Wikipedia