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Arotrophora gilligani

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Arotrophora gilligani
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A. gilligani
Binomial name
Arotrophora gilligani

Arotrophora gilligani is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Taiwan.

The wingspan is about 16 mm. The ground colour of forewings is pale brownish cream with a ferruginous shade submedially. The costa and posterior half of the wing are suffused brownish. The hindwings are pale brownish grey.

Etymology

The species is named for Todd Gilligan.[2]

References

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Razowski, J., 2009, Oriental Arotrophora Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, Polish Journal of Entomology 78 (1): 33-57. Full article: [1]