Eugnosta unifasciana

Eugnosta unifasciana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Tanzania. The habitat consists of a mosaic of Brachystegia-forest and semi-evergreen coastal forest.

Eugnosta unifasciana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Eugnosta
Species:
E. unifasciana
Binomial name
Eugnosta unifasciana
Aarvik, 2010[1]

The wingspan is 11–14 mm. The forewings are cream with ochreous suffusion. The hindwings are light grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the characteristic median fascia in the forewing.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Abstract: .


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