Xenothictis dagnyana

Xenothictis dagnyana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Caledonia.

Xenothictis dagnyana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Xenothictis
Species:
X. dagnyana
Binomial name
Xenothictis dagnyana
Razowski, 2013

The wingspan is about 29 mm. The forewings are cinnamon, dotted with brown. The hindwings are cream grey with dense darker strigulation.

Etymology

The species name refers to Mount Dagny, the type locality.[1]

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References
  1. Razowski, J., 2013: Leaf-rollers from New Caledonia (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 41 (161): 69-93. Full article: .


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