Transtillaspis cholojuxta

Transtillaspis cholojuxta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

Transtillaspis cholojuxta
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Transtillaspis
Species:
T. cholojuxta
Binomial name
Transtillaspis cholojuxta

The wingspan is about 20 mm.

Etymology

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The species name refers to the unequal processes of the juxta and is derived from Greek cholos (meaning lame).[2]

References

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  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: [1].