Biology:Idolatteria mimica

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

Idolatteria mimica is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale orange. The markings are blackish with a slight greenish blue shine. The hindwings are orange with dark brown basal and median parts.

Etymology

The species name refers to the external similarity to members of Pseudatteria and is derived from Latin mimica (meaning imitator).[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 ☰ Q15641959 entry