Biology:Eumenodora encrypta
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Short description: Species of moth
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| Species: | E. encrypta
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| Eumenodora encrypta Meyrick, 1906
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Eumenodora encrypta is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1906. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia.[1]
Its wingspan is 6.5-7.5 mm and its forewings are pale dark grey with a faint bronzy sheen and an indistinct, dark spot in the middle of wing at fold.[2]
References
- ↑ Australian Faunal Directory
- ↑ Kaila, L. (2013). "Identity of Eumenodora encrypta Meyrick, a cryptic Australian moth (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea)". Zootaxa. 3616 (2): 165-172.
Wikidata ☰ Q13622565 entry
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