Saptha libanota

Saptha libanota is a species of moth of the family Choreutidae.[1] It is found in northern Queensland.

Saptha libanota
Palm Cove, Queensland, 17 January 2016
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S. libanota
Binomial name
Saptha libanota
(Meyrick, 1910)
Synonyms
  • Tortyra libanota Meyrick, 1910
  • Tortyra sybaritis Meyrick, 1912

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have forewings that are half a dark golden colour and half iridescent green. The hindwings are plain brown.

References

  1. "Saptha libanota". Lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2011-12-19.


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