Neocalyptis chlansignum

Neocalyptis chlansignum is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in India (Jammu and Kashmir).

Neocalyptis chlansignum
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N. chlansignum
Binomial name
Neocalyptis chlansignum

The wingspan is about 12 millimetres (0.47 in). The ground colour of the forewings is cream, sprinkled with brown. The markings are greyish brown. The hindwings are brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the signum and is derived from Greek chlan (meaning slender).[2]

References

  1. Tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, Józef (June 30, 2006). "Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Kashmir and Ladakh" (PDF). 49B (1–2). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia: 115–135. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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