Phtheochroa lonnvei
Phtheochroa lonnvei is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ethiopia.
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| Phtheochroa lonnvei Aarvik, 2010[1] | |
The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are white, suffused with greyish brown along the costa and with greyish brown strigulation (fine streaks) in the fold and along the dorsum. The hindwings are white, with grey transverse striae.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Ole J. Lønnve, who collected the specimen.[2]
References
- tortricidae.com
- 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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