| Transtillaspis armifera | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Transtillaspis |
| Species: | T. armifera |
| Binomial name | |
| Transtillaspis armifera | |
Transtillaspis armifera is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Venezuela.
The wingspan is about 26 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish, sprinkled with brownish. The markings are brown. The hindwings are cream, somewhat mixed with brownish on the periphery.
Etymology
The species name refers to the strong processes of the transtilla and is derived from Latin arma (meaning weapon) and ferre (meaning to carry).[2]
References
- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2006, Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 34 (133): 35-79 "Redalyc- Artículo: Tortricidae from Venezuela (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - SHILAP Revista de Lepidopterología" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
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