Asterolepis engis explained

Asterolepis engis is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Sabah.

The wingspan is about 14 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in May.

Etymology

The species name the very close relation with Asterolepis cypta and is derived from Greek engis (meaning a very close relative).^[1]

Notes and References

1. , 2012: Descriptions of new Tortricini from the Oriental and Australian regions (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 40 (159): 315-335. Full article: http://www.redalyc.org/pdf/455/45526096007.pdf.