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Celypha argyrata

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Celypha argyrata is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Vietnam.

The wingspan is about 11 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish grey with blackish-brown spots and longitudinal lines along the median area and postmedially. The posterior third of the wing is white silver with suffusions and weak marks. The hindwings are pale brown.

Etymology

The name refers to colouration of distal third of forewing and is derived from Latin argyrata (meaning tinged with silver).

References

Celypha argyrata Wikipedia


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