Haemateulia Placens
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''Haemateulia placens'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Valparaíso Province, Chile. The wingspan is about 16 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream, slightly tinged with brownish and with brown dots and small strigulae (fine streaks). The hindwings are pale brownish, but darker on the periphery.


Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the sterigma and is derived from Latin ''placens'' (meaning nice or fancy). 2010: Tortricidae from Chile (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). ''Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia'' 38 (149): 5-55.


References

Moths described in 2010 Euliini Moths of South America Taxa named by Józef Razowski Endemic fauna of Chile {{Euliini-stub