Kiwaia dividua

Kiwaia dividua is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Philpott in 1921. It is found in New Zealand.[1]

Kiwaia dividua
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K. dividua
Binomial name
Kiwaia dividua
(Philpott, 1921)
Synonyms
  • Gelechia dividua Philpott, 1921

The wingspan is 9–12 mm. The forewings are brownish-grey with a black central streak from the base to before half, attenuated apically, sometimes margined beneath with ochreous. There is a similar streak commencing slightly above and beyond the basal streak and continuing to apex, evenly widening from the acute base. The hindwings are shining grey-whitish.[2]

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