Apotoforma epacticta

(Apotoforma epacticta)

Description

Apotoforma epacticta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Brazil (Mato Grosso). The wingspan is 8–12 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream, suffused with brownish and with a brown pattern.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Tortricidae

Genus:Apotoforma

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