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Rhopobota nasea

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Rhopobota nasea is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found on Seram in Indonesia. The habitat consists of lower montane forests.

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are whitish with various costal strigulae (fine streaks). The markings are brownish with brown and blackish-brown dots and marks. The hindwings are brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the ventral lobe of the cucullus and is derived from Latin nasus (meaning a nose).

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Rhopobota nasea Wikipedia


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