Biology:Kiwaia dividua

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Short description: Species of moth

Kiwaia dividua
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Kiwaia
Species:
K. dividua
Binomial name
Kiwaia dividua
(Philpott, 1921)
Synonyms
  • Gelechia dividua Philpott, 1921

Kiwaia dividua is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Philpott in 1921. It is found in New Zealand.[1]

The wingspan is 9–12 mm. The forewings are brownish-grey with a black central streak from the base to before half, attenuated apically, sometimes margined beneath with ochreous. There is a similar streak commencing slightly above and beyond the basal streak and continuing to apex, evenly widening from the acute base. The hindwings are shining grey-whitish.[2]

References

  1. funet.fi
  2. Trans. N.Z. Inst. 18 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Wikidata ☰ Q13375865 entry