Xenothictis oncodes

Xenothictis oncodes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Xenothictis
Species: X. oncodes
Binomial name
Xenothictis oncodes
Razowski, 2013

Xenothictis oncodes is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The habitat consists of rainforests.

The wingspan is 24–37 mm. The forewings are grey, sprinkled, suffused and reticulate (net-like pattern) with purple brown. The markings are darker than the strigulation (fine streaks). The hindwings are grey brown, suffused and strigulated with brown.[1]

References

  1. Razowski, J., 2013: Leaf-rollers from New Caledonia (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 41 (161): 69-93. Full article: .
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