Clepsis trifasciata

Clepsis trifasciata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Clepsis
Species: C. trifasciata
Binomial name
Clepsis trifasciata
Trematerra, 2010[1]

Clepsis trifasciata is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Kyrgyzstan, where it was recorded at an altitude of 1,800 meters.

The wingspan is 18–19 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is creamy-white with brownish markings with a greenish hue. The hindwings are whitish, but browner on the periphery. Adults have been recorded on wing in early July.

Etymology

The species name refers to the characteristic wing pattern of the species.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Trematerra, P., 2010: Clepsis trifasciata sp. n. with notes on some Lepidoptera Tortricidae from Kirgizstan. Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research Serie II 42 (1): 1-10. Abstract and full article:
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