Apoctena tigris
Apoctena tigris is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand,[2] where it is found on both the North and South islands.[3]
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The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are whitish ochreous mixed with brown and with fuscous-brown markings. The hindwings are whitish grey. Adults were observed on Dicksonia fibrosa in January.[4]
References
- tortricidae.com
- "Apoctena tigris (Philpott, 1914)". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- J.S. 1990: Reassessment of Ctenopseustis Meyrick and Planotortrix Dugdale with descriptions of two new genera (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). New Zealand journal of zoology, 17(3): 437-465.
- Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961; Volume 46, 1913
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