Capua tetraplasia

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Capua tetraplasia
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C. tetraplasia
Binomial name
Capua tetraplasia
Turner, 1916

"Capua" tetraplasia is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.

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The wingspan is about 11 mm. The forewings are whitish, with a small basal patch and four ferruginous fasciae, mixed with fuscous. The hindwings are grey. [1]

Taxonomy

The species does not belong in the genus Capua and should be placed in a new genus. [2]

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