Trophocosta cyanoxantha

(Trophocosta cyanoxantha)

Description

Trophocosta cyanoxantha is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1907. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The wingspan is 8–10 millimetres (0.31–0.39 in). The forewings are orange, strigulated with darker and suffused with fuscous except towards the costa and termen. There are two spots at the base and four angulated transverse series of about four rounded leaden-blue-metallic spots each, alternating with some small blackish tufts. There are also some pale golden metallic dots on the posterior half of the costa and termen. The hindwings are rather dark grey.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Trophocosta
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe