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Proeulia gielisi

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Proeulia gielisi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Proeulia
Species:
P. gielisi
Binomial name
Proeulia gielisi
Razowski & Pelz, 2010[1]

Proeulia gielisi is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Santiago Province, Chile.

The wingspan is 25 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish cream with ochreous admixture and more orange suffusions in the dorsal and terminal parts of the wing. The hindwings are whitish cream.

Etymology[edit]

The species is named in honour of Cees Gielis.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Razowski, J. & V. Pelz 2010: Tortricidae from Chile (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 38 (149): 5-55.