Biology:Acleris retrusa

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Short description: Species of moth

Acleris retrusa
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Acleris
Species:
A. retrusa
Binomial name
Acleris retrusa
Razowski, 1993[1]

Acleris retrusa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Mexico (Veracruz, Jalapa).

The wingspan is about 16 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish with a slight ferruginous admixture and ochreous cream beyond the middle. The pattern is diffuse and browner than the ground colour. The hindwings are brownish, but paler towards the base.

The larvae feed on Rubus species.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J., 1993: Revision of Apotoforma BUSCK, 1932 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), with descriptions of four other Tortricini species. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 36 (1): 183-197.

Wikidata ☰ Q13225502 entry