Phaulacantha metamelas

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Phaulacantha metamelas
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P. metamelas
Binomial name
Phaulacantha metamelas
Diakonoff, 1973

Phaulacantha metamelas is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Thailand and eastern Borneo.[1]

The wingspan is 14 mm. The forewings are pale grey, marbled with darker grey with pale blue submetallic transverse bands on the costa. The hindwings are light fuscous grey.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "New records and known species of the tribe Olethreutini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae) from Thong Pha Phum National Park, Thailand" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-16.
  2. ^ The South Asiatic Olethreutini: (Lepidoptera Tortricidae)