Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Tortricidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Transtillaspis | |
Transtillaspis lypra is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Napo Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is 14.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is creamy brownish, strigulated (finely streaked) with blackish brown. The markings are dark ochreous brownish. The hindwings are cream brownish, but darker on the periphery.
Etymology
The species name refers to the dark colouration of the forewings and is derived from Greek lypros (meaning sad).
References
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