Biology:Exapate

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Short description: Genus of tortrix moths

Exapate
Exapate congelatella, Trawscoed, North Wales, Oct 2009 (19060093164).jpg
Exapate congelatella, Trawscoed, North Wales
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Exapate

Hubner, [1825]

Exapate is a Palearctic genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.[1]

The Exapate is a moth commonly found in Britain with a preference for moorland in the northern regions. It has a wingspan of 18–22 mm with the males having elongated forewings. It is commonly found from October into December.[2]

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Wikidata ☰ Q5419329 entry