Biology:Transtillaspis parallela

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Short description: Species of moth

Transtillaspis parallela
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Transtillaspis
Species:
T. parallela
Binomial name
Transtillaspis parallela
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2010[1]

Transtillaspis parallela is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

The wingspan is about 21 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream with brownish suffusions and darker lines. The hindwings are brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the parallel similarity of the characters with Transtillaspis obvoluta.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: [1].

Wikidata ☰ Q15638876 entry