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Short description: Species of moth

Cryptophlebia omphala
Scientific classification
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Cryptophlebia
Species:
C. omphala
Binomial name
Cryptophlebia omphala
Razowski, 2013

Cryptophlebia omphala is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Caledonia. The habitat consists of rainforests and planted forests.

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale cream brown, dotted with brown and with brown markings. The hindwings are brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the median position of the solitary spine on the neck of the valve and is derived from Greek omphalus (meaning median point).[1]

References

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

Wikidata ☰ Q18055653 entry