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Netechma nigricunea

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Netechma nigricunea is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Ecuador (Morona-Santiago Province) and Peru.

The wingspan is 18–23 millimetres (0.71–0.91 in). The ground colour of the forewings is white dotted with black and tinged with greyish in the middle postmedially. The markings are black. The hindwings are brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to maculation of forewings and is derived from Latin niger (meaning black) and cuneus (meaning a wedge).

References

Netechma nigricunea Wikipedia


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