Cnephasia melanophaea

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Cnephasia melanophaea
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C. melanophaea
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Cnephasia melanophaea
Meyrick, 1927

Cnephasia melanophaea is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. [1]

The wingspan is 18–20 mm. The forewings are dark purplish-grey, mixed with white and some scattered blackish strigulae. The hindwings of the males are grey, becoming darker posteriorly. The hindwings of the females are pale grey, becoming grey posteriorly. [2]

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References

  1. "Cnephasia melanophaea Meyrick, 1927". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  2. Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .