Procrica dinshona is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ethiopia.[2]

Procrica dinshona
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Procrica
Species:
P. dinshona
Binomial name
Procrica dinshona
Razowski & Trematerra, 2010[1]

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellow, slightly tinged with orange and with brown and pale brownish strigulae (fine streaks) and dots. The hindwings are greyish cream.

Etymology

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The species name refers to Dinsho Lodge in the Bale Mountains, the type locality.[3]

References

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  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Afro Moths
  3. ^ Razowski, J. & P. Trematerra, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Ethiopia Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research Serie II, 42 (2): 47-79. Abstract: [1].