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Omiostola triangulifera

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Omiostola triangulifera is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Colombia and Pichincha Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is about 27 mm. The forewings are whitish cream with brownish suffusions and strigulae (fine streaks). The dorsum is suffused with grey and the costa and apex are rust brown. The hindwings are brownish.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the dorsal blotch of the forewings and is derived from Latin triangulum (meaning triangle) and fero (meaning I carry).

References

Omiostola triangulifera Wikipedia


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