Eliachna hemicordata
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Eliachna hemicordata Brown & McPherson, 2002[1]
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Eliachna hemicordata is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Argentina (Neuquén, Río Negro) and Chile (Malleco, Bio Bio and Cautín).[2]
The length of the forewings is 7.8–8 millimetres (0.31–0.31 in). The ground colour of the forewings is pale orange-cream with tiny black specks. The hindwings are pale grey brown with darker mottling. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to February.
Etymology
The species name refers to the half-hearted shape of the distal portion of the valva.[3]
References
- ^ Tortricidae.com
- ^ Razowski, J. & V. Pelz (2010). "Tortricidae from Chile (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae". 38 (149). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia: 5–55.
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