Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Tortricidae | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Tsinilla | |
Tsinilla albidecora is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Carchi Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is about 18.5 mm. The forewings are white, preserved as a postmedian blotch, tinged with cinnamon rust in some parts. The basal area is blackish brown with refractive bluish dots and brownish ochreous spots. The hindwings are greyish brown.
Etymology
The species name refers to the colouration of the forewings and is derived from Latin albus (meaning white) and decora (meaning decorated).
References
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