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Reptilisocia impetigo

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Species of moth

Reptilisocia impetigo
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Reptilisocia
Species: R. impetigo
Binomial name
Reptilisocia impetigo
Razowski, 2012

Reptilisocia impetigo is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Papua New Guinea.

The wingspan is about 18 mm.

Etymology

The species name refers to coloration of the forewings and is derived from Latin impedigo (meaning a lichen).

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J., 2012: Descriptions of new Tortricini from the Oriental and Australian regions (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 40 (159): 315-335. Full article: .


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