Biology:Cuproxena platuncus
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Short description: Species of moth
| Cuproxena platuncus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Cuproxena |
| Species: | C. platuncus
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| Binomial name | |
| Cuproxena platuncus Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2010[1]
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Cuproxena platuncus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.
The wingspan is 22 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream, with indistinct brownish admixture and dispersed brown scales. The hindwings are cream.
Etymology
The species name refers to the structure of the uncus and is derived from Greek platys (meaning flat).[2]
References
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- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: [1].
Wikidata ☰ Q15641958 entry
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