Pentacitrotus quercivorus

(Pentacitrotus quercivorus)

Description

Pentacitrotus quercivorus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the north-eastern Himalayas. The wingspan is about 26 mm. The forewings are black with light orange-pinkish markings edged at a short distance with shining violet-metallic lines. The hindwings are yellowish orange, but the anal half is pale ochreous. The larvae feed on Quercus semicarpifolia.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Pentacitrotus
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