Gauruncus curvatus

Gauruncus curvatus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ecuador (Napo Province).

Gauruncus curvatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Gauruncus
Species:
G. curvatus
Binomial name
Gauruncus curvatus
Razowski & Pelz, 2006[1]

The wingspan is 19 millimetres (0.75 in). The ground colour of the forewings is cream, with ochreous admixture, especially along the dorsum. The markings are brownish. The hindwings are greyish brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the form of the sacculus and is derived from Latin curvatus (meaning bent).[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & V. Pelz, 2006: Gauruncus Razowski, 1988 and Galomecalpa Razowski, 1990 from Ecuador (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Euliini). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 34 (135): 289-303. Full article:


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