Sisurcana atricaput
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Sisurcana atricaput is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Paraná, Brazil.
The wingspan is about 16 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish yellow with more ferruginous suffusions and sparse brown scales. There are two small, blackish spots near the mid-costa. The hindwings are white cream with greyer strigulae (fine streaks).
Etymology
The species name refers to the colouration of the head.[2]
References
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Razowski, J. & V.O. Becker, 2011: Systematic and faunistic data on Neotropical Tortricidae: Phricanthini, Tortricini, Atteriini, Polyorthini, Chlidanotini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 39 (154): 161-181.
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