Biclonuncaria parvuncus

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Biclonuncaria parvuncus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Biclonuncaria
Species:
B. parvuncus
Binomial name
Biclonuncaria parvuncus
Razowski & Becker, 2011[1]

Biclonuncaria parvuncus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

The wingspan is about 12 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream with a weak yellowish brown admixture. The hindwings are cream, slightly mixed with brownish apically.

Etymology[edit]

The species name refers to the size of the uncus and is derived from Latin parvus (meaning small).[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Razowski, J. & V.O. Becker, 2011: Systematic and faunistic data on Neotropical Tortricidae: Phricanthini, Tortricini, Atteriini, Polyorthini, Chlidanotini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 39 (154): 161-181.