Biology:Bidorpitia banosana

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Short description: Species of moth

Bidorpitia banosana
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Bidorpitia
Species:
B. banosana
Binomial name
Bidorpitia banosana
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2008[1]

Bidorpitia banosana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is about 24 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cinnamon with distinct refraction and numerous fine rust=brown strigulae (fine streaks). The markings are rust brown. The hindwings are ochreous cream, tinged with orange on the periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the type locality, Baños.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2008: Eight new species of the genera Vulpoxena , Cuproxena and Bidorpitia of the Chrysoxena group of genera from Ecuador. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Genus 19 (1): 113-123. Full article: [1]

Wikidata ☰ Q15641432 entry