Biology:Celypha argyrata

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Short description: Species of moth

Celypha argyrata
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Celypha
Species:
C. argyrata
Binomial name
Celypha argyrata
Razowski, 2009

Celypha argyrata is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Vietnam.[1]

The wingspan is about 11 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish grey with blackish-brown spots and longitudinal lines along the median area and postmedially. The posterior third of the wing is white silver with suffusions and weak marks. The hindwings are pale brown.

Etymology

The name refers to colouration of distal third of forewing and is derived from Latin argyrata (meaning tinged with silver).

References

  1. Razowski, J., 2009, Tortricidae from Vietnam in the collection of the Berlin Museum. 6. Olethreutinae (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) Shilap revista de Lepidopterologia 37 (145): 115-143.

Wikidata ☰ Q5058603 entry