Proeulia chrysopteris explained

Proeulia chrysopteris is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Chile (Valparaíso Region, Santiago Province, Guayacán Province, Concepción Province and Araucania Region).[1]

The length of the forewings is 10–13 mm. Adults are rather variable, with ochreous, golden ochreous, testaceous, or hessian brown forewings with a more or less intensive, ferruginous-ochreous reticulation and/or incomplete, oblique rows of blackish or greyish dots in the apical wing portion. The hindwings are whitish yellow to ochreous.[2]

Notes and References

  1. 2010: Tortricidae from Chile (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 38 (149): 5-55.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofuni1161966unit/proceedingsofuni1161966unit_djvu.txt Proceedings of the United States National Museum