Lozotaenia sciarrettae
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Lozotaenia sciarrettae is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia, where it is only known from the Bale Mountains.
The wingspan is 15-18 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish cream with a slight yellowish admixture. The suffusions are yellow brown and the markings are yellowish brown.
Etymology
The species is named for Dr. Andrea Sciarretta, who first collected the species.[2]
References
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Razowski, J. & P. Trematerra, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Ethiopia Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research Serie II, 42 (2): 47-79. Abstract: [1]
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