Dogolion textrix
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D. textrix
Binomial name
Dogolion textrix

Dogolion textrix is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to Ecuador (Morona-Santiago Province).

The wingspan is 22 millimetres (0.87 in). The ground colour of the forewings is cream, and is sprinkled with grey and darker strigulae and lines. The markings are grey. The hindwings are cream, with the distal part suffused and strigulated with grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to elaborate lineation of the forewings and is derived from Latin textor (meaning weaver).[2]

References

  1. Tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski & Wojtusiak (June 30, 2006). "Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) in the valley of Río Gualaceo, East Cordillera in Ecuador, with descriptions of new taxa" (PDF). 49B (1–2). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia: 17–53. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 3, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2013. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

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