Biology:Episimus silvaticus

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Episimus silvaticus
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E. silvaticus
Binomial name
Episimus silvaticus
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2008[1]

Episimus silvaticus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Carchi Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous with whitish dots and brownish dots and strigulation (fine streaks). The costal strigulae are whitish. The hindwings are brown grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the silvatic (wooded) character of the habitat of the species.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2008, Genus 19 (3): 497-575. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20131015140846/http://www.biol.uni.wroc.pl/cassidae/Razowski_Tortricidae%20Cordillera.pdf. 

Wikidata ☰ Q18071415 entry