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Netechma paralojana

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Netechma paralojana
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N. paralojana
Binomial name
Netechma paralojana

Netechma paralojana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ecuador (Morona-Santiago Province).

The wingspan is 18 millimetres (0.71 in). The ground colour of the forewings is cream pink, darkening terminally. The hindwings are whitish, mixed with dirty ochreous in the apex part.

Etymology

The species name refers to the similarity to Netechma lojana, plus the prefix para (meaning close).[2]

References

  1. ^ Trtricidae.com
  2. ^ Razowski & Wojtusiak (June 30, 2006). "Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the Valley of Río Gualaceo, East Cordillera in Ecuador, with descriptions of new taxa" (PDF). 49B (1–2). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia: 17–53. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)