Adoxophyes panxantha

(Adoxophyes panxantha)

Description

Adoxophyes panxantha is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland. The wingspan is 16–20 mm. The forewings are yellow-ochreous, with pale glistening iridescence and with darker strigulae (fine streaks). The markings are indicated by dark reddish-fuscous irroration (speckling). The hindwings are ochreous, the dorsal third tinged with fuscous.

Taxonomic tree:

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