Proeulia mauleana
Proeulia mauleana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Maule Region of Chile.
| Proeulia mauleana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Proeulia |
| Species: | P. mauleana |
| Binomial name | |
| Proeulia mauleana | |
The wingspan is 21.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is ochreous yellow, but cream costally and pale brownish rust in the dorsal half. The hindwings are cream, but the anal area is pale brownish.
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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