Celypha argyrata is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Vietnam.[1]
| Celypha argyrata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Celypha |
| Species: | C. argyrata
|
| Binomial name | |
| Celypha argyrata Razowski, 2009
| |
The wingspan is about 11 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish grey with blackish-brown spots and longitudinal lines along the median area and postmedially. The posterior third of the wing is white silver with suffusions and weak marks. The hindwings are pale brown.
Etymology
editThe name refers to colouration of distal third of forewing and is derived from Latin argyrata (meaning tinged with silver).
References
edit- ^ Razowski, J., 2009, Tortricidae from Vietnam in the collection of the Berlin Museum. 6. Olethreutinae (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) Shilap revista de Lepidopterologia 37 (145): 115-143.
 | This Olethreutini-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |