Afropoecilia Explained

Afropoecilia is a genus of moths in the family Tortricidae. It consists of only one species, Afropoecilia kituloensis, which is found in Tanzania.

Description

The wingspan is 14–17 mm.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the Kitulo Plateau, the type locality.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Aarvik, L. . 2010 . Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species . Norwegian Journal of Entomology . 57 . 2 . 81–108 .