Proeulia domeykoi
Proeulia domeykoi is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Coquimbo Region of Chile.
| Proeulia domeykoi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Proeulia |
| Species: | P. domeykoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Proeulia domeykoi | |
The wingspan is 15 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream suffused with brown at the base. It is only preserved as a basal blotch with an oblique posterior edge. The hindwings are cream mixed with grey in the anal area.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Ignacy Domeyko, a Polish professor, geologist and mineralogist.[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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