Proeulia rucapillana
Proeulia rucapillana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Araucanía Region, Chile.
| Proeulia rucapillana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Proeulia |
| Species: | P. rucapillana |
| Binomial name | |
| Proeulia rucapillana | |
The wingspan is 14 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream white, in distal half of the wing mixed with pale ochreous. The hindwings are brownish grey with some cream spots.
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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