Gauruncus argillus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Loja Province, Ecuador.

The wingspan is 19.5 mm.

Etymology

The species name refers to the whitish hindwings and is derived from Latin argillus (meaning potters clay).[2]

References

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Razowski, J. & V. Pelz, 2006: Gauruncus Razowski, 1988 and Galomecalpa Razowski, 1990 from Ecuador (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Euliini). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 34 (135): 289-303. Full article: [1]


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