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Netechma simulans

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Tortricidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Netechma

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

The wingspan is 25 mm for males and 27 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is white with black markings. The hindwings are whitish, but cream on the periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the resemblance to other species and is derived from Latin simulo (meaning feign).

References

Netechma simulans Wikipedia