Bactra blepharopis

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Bactra blepharopis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Bactra
Species:
B. blepharopis
Binomial name
Bactra blepharopis
Meyrick, 1911
Synonyms
  • Eucosma neurostichaTurner, 1946
  • Eucosma syntaractisTurner, 1946

Bactra blepharopis is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Caledonia and Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Queensland. [1]

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brown, speckled with dark brown or grey. The hindwings are pale brown, fading towards the base. [2]

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References

  1. Razowski, J., 2013: Leaf-rollers from New Caledonia (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia41 (161): 69-93. Full article: .
  2. Caterpillars (and Butterflies and Moths) of Australia