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Meridulia zerpana

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Meridulia zerpana
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M. zerpana
Binomial name
Meridulia zerpana

Meridulia zerpana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae that is endemic to Venezuela.

The wingspan is 21 millimetres (0.83 in). The ground colour of the forewings is grey, sprinkled and suffused with purple rust and with darker strigulae and dots. The hindwings are dirty cream.

Etymology

The species name refers to its type locality: Mount Zerpa.[2]

References

  1. ^ Tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Razowski, J.; Wojtusiak, J. (2006). "Tortricidae from Venezuela (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)" (PDF). 34 (133). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia: 35–79. Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help); Unknown parameter |lastauthoramp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)

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