Gorytvesica chara explained

Gorytvesica chara is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to Ecuador (Morona-Santiago Province).

The wingspan is . The ground colour of the forewings is brown, with cream brown spots in the terminal area and along the dorsum. The hindwings are greyish brown, but cream costally.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colouration of the markings and is derived from Greek chara (meaning nice).[1]

Notes and References

  1. Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from the Valley of Río Gualaceo, East Cordillera in Ecuador, with descriptions of new taxa. Razowski, J. . Wojtusiak, J.. June 30, 2006. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia. 49B. 1–2. 17–53.