Proeulia chancoana
Proeulia chancoana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Maule Region of Chile.
| Proeulia chancoana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Proeulia |
| Species: | P. chancoana |
| Binomial name | |
| Proeulia chancoana | |
The wingspan is 17 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is ferruginous cream with indistinct more ferruginous reticulation (a net-like pattern) and strigulation (fine streaks). The hindwings are greyish brown, but paler basally, with traces of dark reticulation.
Etymology
The species name refers to the type locality.[2]
References
- tortricidae.com
- Razowski, J. & V. Pelz 2010: Tortricidae from Chile (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 38 (149): 5-55.
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