Velhoania
Velhoania is a genus of moths in the family Tortricidae. It consists of only one species, Velhoania paradoxa, which is found in Brazil in the states of Mato Grosso and Rondônia.
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Genus: | Velhoania Razowski & Becker, 2007 |
Species: | V. paradoxa |
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The wingspan is about 6 mm. The ground colour is white with yellow brown markings. The hindwings are brownish grey, but transparent in the basal half.
Etymology
The generic name refers to a part of the name of type locality of the type-species, Porto Velho. The species name refers to the unusual structures of the male genitalia and is derived from Greek paradoxos (meaning incredible).[2]
References
- tortricidae.com
- Józef Razowski & Vitor O. Becker, 2007, Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 50B (2): 91-128
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