| Oregocerata magna | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Oregocerata |
| Species: | O. magna |
| Binomial name | |
| Oregocerata magna | |
Oregocerata magna is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Napo Province, Ecuador.
The wingspan is 30 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is grey, tinged with brownish except for the terminal third and some small areas basally. The hindwings are cream, slightly tinged brownish towards the apex.
Etymology
The species name refers to the size of adult and is derived from Latin magna (meaning large).[2]
References
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- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Razowski, Józef & Janusz Wojtusiak, 2009: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the mountains of Ecuador and remarks on their geographical distribution. Part IV. Eastern Cordillera. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 51B (1-2): 119-187. doi:10.3409/azc.52b_1-2.119-187. Full article: .
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