Acleris tungurahuae

Acleris tungurahuae is a species of moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ecuador.[2]

Acleris tungurahuae
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Acleris
Species:
A. tungurahuae
Binomial name
Acleris tungurahuae

The wingspan is about 20 mm. It is distinct from all other New World Acleris species, although rather comparable with Acleris emera and Acleris matthewsi.

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the Mountains of Ecuador and remarks on their geographical distribution. Part IV: Eastern Cordillera


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