Lambertiodes multipunctata explained

Lambertiodes multipunctata is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in China.[1]

The wingspan is 27.5-29.5 mm for males and 31.5 mm for females. The forewing ground colour is pale yellow, with a number of scattered dark brown dots. The hindwings are pale grey, but slightly yellowish at the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin prefix multi- (meaning numerous) and punctatus (meaning punctuate) and refers to the many dark brown dots on the forewing.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.bioone.org/doi/pdf/10.3157/0013-872X%282007%29118%5B397:TSOTGL%5D2.0.CO%3B2 Taxonomic Study On The Genus Lambertiodes Diakonoff (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), With Description Of A New Species From China