Taeniarchis catenata

(Taeniarchis catenata)

Description

Taeniarchis catenata is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland and New South Wales. The wingspan is about 15 mm (0.59 in). The forewings are ochreous whitish, strigulated (finely streaked) with brownish fuscous, which forms wavy transverse lines in the basal half of the wing and towards the apex. The hindwings are ochreous whitish, reticulated (a net-like pattern) with blackish towards the apex, termen and tornus.

Taxonomic tree:

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