Biology:Atriscripta arithmetica

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Atriscripta arithmetica
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A. arithmetica
Binomial name
Atriscripta arithmetica
(Meyrick, 1921)
Synonyms
  • Argyroploce arithmetica Meyrick, 1921

Atriscripta arithmetica is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Caledonia and Australia , where it has been recorded from Queensland. The habitat consists of rainforests, as well as planted forests.[1]

The wingspan is 16–19 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is greyish to reddish ochreous with a pinkish or vinaceous (the colour of red wine) hue. There is dark red-brown suffusion along the costa, apex and anterior part of the termen. The hindwings are darkish grey.[2]

References

  1. Razowski, J., 2013: Leaf-rollers from New Caledonia (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 41 (161): 69-93. Full article: [1].
  2. Olethreutine Moths of Australia: (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).

Wikidata ☰ Q18047628 entry