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Pentacitrotus quercivorus

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Pentacitrotus quercivorus is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the north-eastern Himalayas.

The wingspan is about 26 mm. The forewings are black with light orange-pinkish markings edged at a short distance with shining violet-metallic lines. The hindwings are yellowish orange, but the anal half is pale ochreous.

The larvae feed on Quercus semicarpifolia.

References

Pentacitrotus quercivorus Wikipedia


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