Biology:Haemateulia placens

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Haemateulia placens
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H. placens
Binomial name
Haemateulia placens
Razowski & Pelz, 2010[1]

Haemateulia placens is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Valparaíso Province, Chile .

The wingspan is about 16 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream, slightly tinged with brownish and with brown dots and small strigulae (fine streaks). The hindwings are pale brownish, but darker on the periphery.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the sterigma and is derived from Latin placens (meaning nice or fancy).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & V. Pelz 2010: Tortricidae from Chile (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 38 (149): 5-55.

Wikidata ☰ Q15641749 entry