Afropoecilia
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| Genus: | Afropoecilia Aarvik, 2010
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| Species: | A. kituloensis
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| Afropoecilia kituloensis Aarvik, 2010[1]
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Afropoecilia is a genus of moths in the Tortricidae family. It consists of only one species, Afropoecilia kituloensis, which is found in Tanzania.
The wingspan is 14–17 mm. The forewings are greyish white, suffused with fuscous along the dorsum. The hindwings are greyish white, with fuscous transverse striae.
Etymology
The species name refers to the Kitulo Plateau, the type locality.[2]
References
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Full article: [1].
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