Biology:Holoptygma braulio

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Holoptygma braulio
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H. braulio
Binomial name
Holoptygma braulio
Razowski & Becker, 2011[1]

Holoptygma braulio is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Costa Rica.

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is dark yellow, basally tinged orange towards the middle and mixed with rust terminally. The hindwings are brownish, slightly tinged orange.

Etymology

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

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & V.O. Becker, 2011: Systematic and faunistic data on Neotropical Tortricidae: Phricanthini, Tortricini, Atteriini, Polyorthini, Chlidanotini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 39 (154): 161-181.

Wikidata ☰ Q15641888 entry