Phtheochroa kenyana

Phtheochroa kenyana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Kenya.

Phtheochroa kenyana
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P. kenyana
Binomial name
Phtheochroa kenyana
Aarvik, 2010[1]

The wingspan is about 15 mm for males and 20 mm for females. The forewings are densely covered with greyish brown scales. Reddish-brown scales form an oblique fascia. The fascia are edged with some cream-coloured scales. The hindwings are grey with lighter patches.

Etymology

The species is named for Kenya, the country where the species was collected.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Abstract: .


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