Asterolepis engis
Asterolepis engis is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Sabah.
| Asterolepis engis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Asterolepis |
| Species: | A. engis |
| Binomial name | |
| Asterolepis engis | |
The wingspan is about 14 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish cream with a weak brownish admixture. The markings are yellow brown and broad costally and represented by lines marked with appressed scales otherwise. The hindwings are pale orange cream. Adults have been recorded on wing in May.
Etymology
The species name the very close relation with Asterolepis cypta and is derived from Greek engis (meaning a very close relative).[2]
References
- tortricidae.com
- Razowski, J., 2012: Descriptions of new Tortricini from the Oriental and Australian regions (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 40 (159): 315-335. Full article: .
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