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Phtheochroa lonnvei

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Phtheochroa lonnvei is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia.

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are white, suffused with greyish brown along the costa and with greyish brown strigulation (fine streaks) in the fold and along the dorsum. The hindwings are white, with grey transverse striae.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Ole J. Lønnve, who collected the specimen.

References

Phtheochroa lonnvei Wikipedia


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