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Neocalyptis fortis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Tortricidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Neocalyptis

Neocalyptis fortis is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Vietnam.

The wingspan is 10.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is creamish. The dots are sparse and brownish. The markings are pale grey-brown with darker marginal dots. The hindwings are brownish cream, transparent with brownish venation.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the strong labis and is derived from Latin fortis (meaning strong).

References

Neocalyptis fortis Wikipedia