Pyrgotis chrysomela explained

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

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are deep fulvous (tawny) orange. The hindwings are grey.[2] The type specimen of this species was collected by George Hudson in January at Kaeo and held at the Natural History Museum, London.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pyrgotis chrysomela (Meyrick, 1914). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2017-01-17.
  2. Meyrick. Edward. 1913. Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 46. 101–118. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Dugdale. J. S.. 1988. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 23 Sep 1988. 14. 127. 0-477-02518-8. 0111-5383. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd.

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