Hedya zoyphium

Hedya zoyphium
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Hedya
Species: H. zoyphium
Binomial name
Hedya zoyphium
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2011[1]

Hedya zoyphium is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Colombia.

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is grey, in the basal area slightly mixed with cream and with whitish costal strigulae (fine streaks). The markings are blackish brown, edged with whitish grey. The hindwings are brown, but whiter towards the base.

Etymology

The species name refers to the size of the species and is derived from Greek zoyphion (meaning a small animal).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2011: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Colombia). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 54B (1-2): 103-128. Full article: .
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