Phtheochroa chalcantha

(Phtheochroa chalcantha)

Description

Phtheochroa chalcantha is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in the Near East and Russia. The wingspan is 17–19 mm. The forewings are white, tinged with yellow. There is a suffused orange streak along the costa. The hindwings are light grey.

Taxonomic tree:

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