Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Tortricidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Telurips | |
Telurips dubius is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Peru.
The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish with brownish suffusions, veins and strigulation (fine streaks). The markings are brown. The hindwings are dirty cream mixed with pale brownish posteriorly.
Etymology
The species name refers to the doubtful position of this species and is derived from Latin dubius (meaning doubtful).
References
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