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Proeulia clenchi

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Proeulia clenchi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Proeulia
Species:
P. clenchi
Binomial name
Proeulia clenchi
Clarke, 1980[1]

Proeulia clenchi is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Chile in the Desventuradas Islands.[2]

The wingspan is about 20–22 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale ochraceous buff with scattered greyish fuscous irroration (fine streaks). The hindwings are pale buff, mottled with greyish fuscous.[3]

Etymology

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The species is named in honour of Harry K. Clench.[4]

References

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  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Clarke, 1980, Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 34 (2): 182-186. [1][permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Clarke, 1980, Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 34 (2): 182-186. [2][permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Clarke, 1980, Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 34 (2): 182-186. [3][permanent dead link]