Schoenotenes capnosema

Schoenotenes capnosema is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Norfolk Island.

Schoenotenes capnosema
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Schoenotenes
Species:
S. capnosema
Binomial name
Schoenotenes capnosema
Turner, 1918[1]

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are whitish with silvery reflections, crossed by numerous fine, wavy ochreous-brown transverse striae and with various small tufts of raised scales. The hindwings are grey.[2]

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