Capua aridela

(Capua aridela)

Description

Capua aridela is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Norfolk Island. The wingspan is about 21 mm. The forewings are silvery-white with scanty grey irroration (speckling) and sparsely scattered pale-ochreous scales and black markings. The hindwings are whitish-grey, but somewhat darker towards the apex.

Taxonomic tree:

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