Pyrgotis calligypsa explained

Pyrgotis calligypsa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand.[1]

Description

The wingspan is about 16 mm. The forewings are white, with a grey basal patch with some strigulae (fine streaks) consisting of blackish irroration (speckling) and suffused with white towards the costa. The hindwings are whitish, with small scattered light-grey spots or strigulae.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pyrgotis calligypsa (Meyrick, 1926). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2017-01-17.
  2. Meyrick. Edward. 1926. Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 56. 415–416. National Library of New Zealand.

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