Pternidora koghisiana

Pternidora koghisiana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific Ocean.

Pternidora koghisiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Pternidora
Species:
P. koghisiana
Binomial name
Pternidora koghisiana
Razowski, 2013

The wingspan is about 10 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish, with darker markings. The hindwings are brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to Mount Koghis, the type locality.[1]

References

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


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