Homona polystriana

Homona polystriana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Vietnam.

Homona polystriana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Homona
Species:
H. polystriana
Binomial name
Homona polystriana

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The forewings are cream with small brownish admixture and a pinkish hue. The strigulation (fine streaks) and lines are dark brown. The hindwings are grey, but cream orange in the apical area.

Etymology

The species name refers to the markings of the forewings and is derived from Greek poly- (meaning numerous) and Latin striana (meaning striated).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, Józef (30 September 2008). "Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Vietnam in the collection of the Berlin Museum. 4. Choristoneura, Homona and Meridemis" (PDF). Polish Journal of Entomology. 77 (3): 233–243. Retrieved 2023-02-03.


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