Gauruncus gracilis
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Gauruncus gracilis |
Gauruncus gracilis is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Bolivia and Ecuador (Morona-Santiago Province).
The wingspan is 12.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream, reticulated (a net-like pattern) and suffused with brown. The hindwings are brown.
Etymology
The species name refers to the slender, hooked bristle of the sacculus and is derived from Latin gracilis (meaning slender, thin).[2]
References
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Razowski, J. & V. Pelz, 2006: Gauruncus Razowski, 1988 and Galomecalpa Razowski, 1990 from Ecuador (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Euliini). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 34 (135): 289-303. Full article: [1]
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