Nkandla flavisecta
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Nkandla |
| Species: | N. flavisecta
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Nkandla flavisecta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in South Africa, where it has been recorded from KwaZulu-Natal[2] at altitudes of about 1,100 meters.
The length of the forewings is 4-4.5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is gold, divided by a distinct brownish and leaden-grey basal patch, a median fascia, and a weak subterminal fascia. Adults have been recorded on wing in January and March.[3]
References[edit]
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- ^ Afro Moths
- ^ Razowski, J. & J.W. Brown, 2009: Records of Tortricidae from the Afrotropical Region, with descriptions of new taxa (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Entomologia 37 (147): 371-384.