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Pseudocomotis nortena

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Pseudocomotis nortena
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P. nortena
Binomial name
Pseudocomotis nortena
Brown, 1998

Pseudocomotis nortena is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Costa Rica.

The length of the forewings is about 18 mm for males and 19–24 mm for females. There are fine, transverse gold striae bordered by small white dots on the forewings.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the relatively northern distribution of the species.[1]

References

  1. ^ Brown, J.W., 1998: A new species of Pseudocomotis from Costa Rica, including the first reported female of the genus (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Chlidanotinae). Tropical Lepidoptera Research 9 (2): 55-57. Full article: [1].