Reptilisocia impetigo is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Papua New Guinea.
| Reptilisocia impetigo | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Reptilisocia |
| Species: | R. impetigo
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| Binomial name | |
| Reptilisocia impetigo | |
The wingspan is about 18 mm.
Etymology
editThe species name refers to coloration of the forewings and is derived from Latin impedigo (meaning a lichen).[2]
References
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Wikispecies has information related to Reptilisocia impetigo.
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Razowski, J., 2012: Descriptions of new Tortricini from the Oriental and Australian regions (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 40 (159): 315-335. Full article: [1].