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Diplocalyptis triangulifera

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Diplocalyptis triangulifera is a moth of the Tortricidae family which is endemic to Vietnam. The wingspan is 16 millimetres (0.63 in). The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream, darkening towards the base of the wing. The dots are brownish and the suffusion at the mid-dorsum is paler and spotted brown. The markings are grey-brown. The hindwings are pale brownish.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the subterminal blotch of the forewing and is derived from Latin triangulum (meaning triangle) and ferre (meaning I carry).

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Diplocalyptis triangulifera Wikipedia


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