Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Tortricidae | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Aoupinieta | |
Aoupinieta hollowayi is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in New Caledonia. The habitat consists of rainforests, where it has been recorded at altitudes between 250 metres (820 ft) and 520 metres (1,710 ft).
The wingspan is about 23 millimetres (0.91 in). The ground colour of the forewings is dark yellow with orange reticulation and sprinkling and brown markings with indistinct violet admixture. The hindwings are cream. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, July and August.
Etymology
The species is named for Dr J.D. Holloway, who first collected the species.
References
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