Mictopsichia cubae explained

Mictopsichia cubae is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Cuba.

The wingspan is about 12 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish with brown markings. The hindwings are orange.

Etymology

The name refers to the country of origin.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pte.up.poznan.pl/ppe/PJE_2009/20_razowski.pdf Revision of Mictopsichia Hubner with descriptions of new species and two new genera (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)