| Netechma crucifera | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Netechma |
| Species: | N. crucifera |
| Binomial name | |
| Netechma crucifera | |
Netechma crucifera is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Carchi Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is 21 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is white, dotted with brown and with dark brown markings. The hindwings are whitish.
Etymology
The species name refers to the markings on the forewings and is derived from Latin crux (meaning cross) and fero (meaning I carry).[2]
References
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- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Razowski, J. & Wojtusiak, J., 2008: Tortricidae from the Mountains of Ecuador. Part III: Western Cordillera (Insecta: Lepidoptera). Genus 19 (3): 497-575. Full article: Archived 2013-10-15 at the Wayback Machine
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