Proeulia gielisi
Proeulia gielisi is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Santiago Province, Chile.
| Proeulia gielisi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Proeulia |
| Species: | P. gielisi |
| Binomial name | |
| Proeulia gielisi | |
The wingspan is 25 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish cream with ochreous admixture and more orange suffusions in the dorsal and terminal parts of the wing. The hindwings are whitish cream.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Cees Gielis.[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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