Biology:Symphygas
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Short description: Monotypic genus of tortrix moths
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Subfamily: | Tortricinae |
| Genus: | Symphygas Common, 1963 |
| Species: | S. nephaula
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| Symphygas nephaula (Meyrick, 1910)
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Symphygas is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.[1] It contains only one species, Symphygas nephaula, which is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from Tasmania. The habitat consists of subalpine open forests at altitudes between 950 and 1,100 meters.[2]
The wingspan is about 13.5 mm for males and 14.5 mm for females.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Baixeras, J.; Brown, J. W.. "Online World Catalogue of the Tortricidae". Tortricidae.com. http://www.tortricidae.com/catalogue.asp. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ↑ A Checklist of the Tasmanian Tortricid moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and their Host-Plant relationships
- ↑ CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q7661715 entry
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