Biclonuncaria parvuncus

Biclonuncaria parvuncus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Biclonuncaria parvuncus
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B. parvuncus
Binomial name
Biclonuncaria parvuncus
Razowski & Becker, 2011[1]

The wingspan is about 12 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream with a weak yellowish brown admixture. The hindwings are cream, slightly mixed with brownish apically.

Etymology

The species name refers to the size of the uncus and is derived from Latin parvus (meaning small).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & V.O. Becker, 2011: Systematic and faunistic data on Neotropical Tortricidae: Phricanthini, Tortricini, Atteriini, Polyorthini, Chlidanotini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 39 (154): 161-181.


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