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Transtillaspis neelys

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Transtillaspis neelys is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Ecuador in Napo and Tungurahua provinces.

The wingspan is 18.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is white, preserved in form of numerous dots and spots. The forewings are strigulated (finely streaked) with grey brown and grey along the costa and proximally. The remaining area is cinnamon with browner strigulae (finely streaked). The hindwings are creamy grey, but brownish grey on the periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the late recognition of the species and is derived from Latin neelys (meaning lately arrived).

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Transtillaspis neelys Wikipedia


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