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Epinotia nigrovenata

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Epinotia nigrovenata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Epinotia
Species:
E. nigrovenata
Binomial name
Epinotia nigrovenata
Razowski & Pelz, 2010[1]

Epinotia nigrovenata is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Chile (Maule, Valparaíso and O'Higgins regions).

The wingspan is 15 mm for males and 16–19 mm for females.

Etymology

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The species name refers to the black veins of the hindwings and is derived from Latin niger (meaning black) and venatus (meaning with veins).[2]

References

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  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Razowski, J. & V. Pelz 2010: Tortricidae from Chile (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 38 (149): 5-55.