Biology:Idolatteria bichroma

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Idolatteria bichroma
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I. bichroma
Binomial name
Idolatteria bichroma
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2008

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

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is dark orange rust. The markings are brownish black. The hindwings are orange with a broad dark brown terminal area.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colouration of the hindwing and is derived from Greek bi (meaning double) and chroma (meaning colour).[1]

References

  1. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2008: Some telochromatic Tortricidae from western South America (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 36 (142): 209-218. Full article: "Redalyc- Artículo: Some telochromatic Tortricidae from Western South America (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - SHILAP Revista de Lepidopterología". https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/455/45512540010.pdf. .

Wikidata ☰ Q15641943 entry